url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-announces-service-academy-nominations-1,Miller Announces Service Academy Nominations,2025-12-29,2025,2025-12,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) announced the nomination of seven West Virginia students to U.S. military service academies. “I am happy to nominate these exceptional West Virginia students to our nation’s prestigious service academies. These students demonstrated a strong desire to serve in the most powerful military in the world and protect the United States from foreign adversaries. I am grateful for their future service to our nation and wish them all the best,” said Congresswoman Miller. While a congressional nomination is required to apply, it does not guarantee admission. Students will be notified individually if they are granted admission to one of the service academies. The nominated students are as follows: Elijah Baldwin BridgeValley Community and Technical College Nominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy William Barton Charleston Catholic High School Nominations: United States Air Force Academy and United States Naval Academy Blake Blankenship Princeton High School Nominations: United States Air Force Academy Christian Connard Hurricane High School Nominations: United States Military Academy Levi Maddox Pikeview High School Nominations: United States Military Academy Liberty Mannon Marshall University Nominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy Chevelle Salmons Lincoln County High School Nominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-historic-rural-health-care-investment-for-west-virginia,Capito Applauds Historic Rural Health Care Investment for West Virginia,2025-12-29,2025,2025-12,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.) today applauded the Trump administration’s announcement awarding nearly $200 million to West Virginia through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic initiative established by Republicans under the One Big Beautiful Bill, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. West Virginia will receive $199,476,099 as part of the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history—an initiative that every single Democrat voted against. “For rural states like West Virginia, this historic investment is transformative, and it proves that President Trump and Republicans are delivering real results for rural America. In the crafting of this legislation that impacts every American, I was proud to help shape the Rural Health Transformation Program from the start and to support the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that made this funding possible. Today’s announcement means more West Virginians can access care, stronger rural hospitals, and a more sustainable health care future,” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: The Rural Health Transformation Program was authorized by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem. Through innovative system-wide change, the Rural Health Transformation Program invests in the rural healthcare delivery ecosystem for future generations. Senator Capito played a significant role in the creation of the Rural Health Transformation Program and has long been a leading voice in Congress for strengthening rural health care systems. She also voted in favor of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which established this landmark investment. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-responds-release-sunday-jackson-notes-longstanding-calls,"Congressman Moore Responds to the Release of Sunday Jackson, Notes Longstanding Calls for Clemency",2025-12-23,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore today praised the release of Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani Islamic radical in self-defense following an attack on his home, following a pardon issued by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. For months, Congressman Riley M. Moore has publicly called for Jackson’s release, raising the case for his release duringCongressional hearings, in media interviews, and in private meetings with senior Nigerian officials including meetings in Washington D.C. and during his Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria. Sunday Jackson’s release is a positive development in the relationship between the Nigerian government and the United States which demonstrates a willingness by President Bola Tinubu and his government to work in coordination and cooperation with the United States to address the persecution of Christians. Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement: “Sunday Jackson is free! After more than a decade in prison serving a death sentence for defending himself, Sunday Jackson has been pardoned. Sunday is a Christian farmer who, like countless of other Christians in Nigeria, was brutally attacked by an Islamic radical. Sunday fought back in self-defense, killing his attacker. I have been advocating for Sunday’s release both in public and in private meetings, including during my recent Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria. There is much more to do, but I continue to see positive steps that my concerns and the concerns of President Trump are being taken seriously by the Nigerian government. I want to thank President Tinubu for his administration’s willingness to engage in continued constructive discussions with the U.S. Government on establishing a strategic security framework between our two countries to tackle the multifaceted security challenges facing Nigeria. The Nigerian government at the Federal and State level must ensure Sunday’s safety during and following his release. Our Lord came to set the captives free, and now Sunday will be able to celebrate Christmas with his family. Thanks be to God!” ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-a-merry-christmas-2025,VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,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 the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Christmas, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message wishing West Virginians a merry Christmas and encouraging them to reflect on what’s most important this holiday season. She also wished everyone a happy new year full of health and happiness. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas West Virginia. “I hope this is a time of great joy and happiness. While you gather with family and loved ones to enjoy the traditions and festivities, I encourage you all to reflect on what’s truly most important during the holiday season. “This is such a special time to come together to celebrate the blessings we have and renew our hope for a bright new year ahead. “We must also not forget the brave men and women serving overseas, our first responders and law enforcement officers, and our medical professionals who aren’t able to celebrate with their loved ones because of their selfless service to all of us. “From my entire family to yours, Merry Christmas. May your days be merry and bright and the year ahead full of health and happiness for you and your family.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senators-justice-warner-introduce-bipartisan-bill-child-care-supply-tax-credit-act-of-2025,"Senators Justice, Warner Introduce Bipartisan Bill, Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act of 2025",2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced S.3534, the Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act of 2025, to address the nationwide childcare shortage and increase childcare supply for families across the country: “Childcare providers simply can’t afford to pay their workers enough without passing those high costs on to parents. Families in West Virginia and across the country are spending thousands of dollars just to secure reliable childcare – it must be addressed. By creating a targeted tax credit tied directly to caregiver wages, we can pay the people who take care of our kids what they deserve while giving our hard-working families some breathing room,” said Senator Jim Justice. “From health care premiums to groceries to utility bills, life is only getting more and more expensive for American families, and for many, the math simply doesn’t work without affordable child care. Child care is the foundation that allows parents to earn a living while providing kids with the head start they deserve. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to address the workforce challenges contributing to our nation’s child care crisis,” said Senator Mark Warner. BACKGROUND: Childcare providers operate on razor-thin margins; therefore, they typically can’t pay their workers well. But families can only afford to pay so much for childcare, meaning providers can’t raise their prices to offer competitive wages. Poor pay leads to high turnover, difficulty attracting qualified staff, centers operating below licensed capacity, and even facilities permanently closing—only adding to the childcare shortage. In West Virginia alone, families need an additional 20,000 childcare spots. The Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act of 2025 creates a new tax credit for eligible childcare providers to help offset the cost of employee wages, allowing providers to increase worker wages, retain talent, and increase childcare supply. The general business tax credit is equal to five percent of their childcare worker base wage—meaning all wages paid to employees that provide direct care to children. In rural regions—practically all of West Virginia—centers would be eligible to receive a tax credit worth seven percent. The bill allows the credit to be paid directly to nonprofit providers, like churches, and in-home daycares. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-senator-hassan-introduce-bipartisan-bill-no-red-tape-for-addiction-treatment-act,"Senator Justice, Senator Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill, No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act: “When someone asks for help, the answer shouldn’t be a stack of paperwork. This legislation cuts through the red tape and puts lifesaving addiction treatment where it belongs — in the hands of doctors for patients that need them. The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act is commonsense, protects our families, and gives West Virginians and Americans a second chance at life,” said Senator Jim Justice. “The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate communities in New Hampshire and across the country, and when someone takes the courageous step to seek treatment, bureaucratic red tape should not stand in their way. Medication-assisted treatment is the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder, and this commonsense bipartisan bill will help ensure that people grappling with addiction have immediate access to this evidence-based, life-saving medication. I am grateful for Senator Justice’s partnership on this bipartisan effort to remove barriers to treatment and help save lives,” said Senator Maggie Hassan. BACKGROUND: The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act would eliminate prior authorization requirements for people with Medicaid coverage who need medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, removing a bureaucratic barrier that can leave patients waiting days to fill their prescriptions when every moment counts. This bipartisan bill requires that: All state Medicaid programs cover at least one formulation of each FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder without prior authorization, including long-acting injectable options when available. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission issue a report to Congress examining how states use utilization management controls – such as dosing limits, age restrictions, counseling requirements, or psychological screening – for MAT, and how these controls may burden clinicians. The report must also identify other state or federal Medicaid policies that hinder access to treatment. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-introduce-rural-hospital-flexibility-act-2025,"Miller, Sewell Introduce Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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 Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act. This bipartisan legislation strengthens the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program so Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) have the resources they need to improve quality, modernize services, and adapt to new care models. ""Rural hospitals are the backbone of health care in communities like mine, but too many are struggling to keep their doors open. It is critical to families in rural West Virginia and across the country to provide CAHs with the adequate funding needed so folks can access care close to home. Strengthening healthcare in rural hospitals helps these facilities meet patients’ needs, track outcomes, and deliver vital behavioral health and substance use services. The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025 reauthorizes the FLEX program to ensure rural communities are supported with policies that reflect their unique healthcare needs,"" said Congresswoman Miller. “At a time when Alabama’s rural hospitals are facing enormous financial challenges, we must do all we can to ensure that patients in rural communities can access the lifesaving services they need. Reauthorizing the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program will help Critical Access Hospitals in Alabama keep their doors open and improve the quality of care they deliver to patients. I thank Congresswoman Miller for her partnership and urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation,"" said Congresswoman Sewell. “The reauthorization of the FLEX-SHIP program is critical to sustaining rural healthcare in West Virginia. These grants give our Critical Access Hospitals access to essential education and technical support that directly drives our Top-10 national Medicare Beneficiary Quality performance. Most rural hospitals simply could not access this level of training on their own, and these programs ensure every CAH, especially those in West Virginia, have the tools to strengthen operations and improve care for the communities they serve,"" said Jim Kaufman, President & CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association. “The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) applauds Representatives Miller and Sewell for leading the reintroduction of the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act. NRHA is proud to have bipartisan, bicameral support for this legislation that continues to improve hospital-based healthcare access for rural communities. This bill reauthorizes the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and Small Hospital Improvement Program, which play an integral role in helping rural hospitals improve their financial status and enhancing quality of care in rural communities’ access to sustainable healthcare,"" said Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association ""The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) applauds Congresswoman Miller and Congresswoman Sewell for introducing this strong bipartisan bill. Congress advancing this bill will provide stability to the FLEX grant program which provides West Virginia and all 50 states with funding needed to support Critical Access Hospitals in rural America throughout the U.S,"" said Tammy Norville, CEO of the National Organizations of State Offices of Rural Health",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-klobuchar-introduce-bipartisan-artificial-intelligence-scam-prevention-act,"Capito, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, which would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate any person with the intent to defraud. Last year, Americans lost nearly $2 billion in scams originating through calls, texts, and emails. When people spoke to scammers on the phone, they lost more money per person than through any other type of scam — $1,500 on average. The use of AI allows fraudsters to create more sophisticated scams and target more people, including by phone. “While there is incredible potential with artificial intelligence, we must also be vigilant in protecting against harmful uses of the technology, especially when it comes to fraud and scams. I’m proud to help introduce the Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, legislation that explicitly prohibits AI fraud, particularly impersonations and deepfakes, and empowers federal agencies to take greater action against these criminals,” Senator Capito said. “Artificial intelligence has allowed scams to become more sophisticated, making it easier for fraudsters to deceive people—especially seniors and children—into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money,” Senator Klobuchar said. “Our bipartisan legislation will help take on scammers who use AI to copy someone’s voice or image.” The Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act would: Prohibit the use of AI to replicate any person’s image or voice with the intent to defraud. Codify the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on impersonating government or business officials. Update existing laws – that have not changed since 1996 – with definitions for text messages, video conference calls, and artificial or prerecorded voice. Create an Advisory Committee to ensure inter-agency cooperation in enforcing scam prevention. In addition, the bill also updates the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act and the Communications Act of 1934 by adding definitions for text messages, video conference calls, and artificial or prerecorded voice—ensuring that our laws reflect 21st century technology, and giving enforcers the tools they need to go after telemarketing and consumer fraud. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-defense-policy-bill,Capito Votes to Pass Defense Policy Bill,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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.) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation includes support for America’s service members and their families, while also authorizing programs that strengthen military readiness and enhance national security. The NDAA passed by a vote of 77-20. “I am proud that Congress has once again worked together to pass a bipartisan defense authorization bill, which sets policies for our nation’s armed forces that enhance our security here at home, support our troops with a much-deserved pay raise, and better equips our military to face twenty-first century challenges from a position of strength. Through my efforts, I also secured the inclusion of provisions that support West Virginia’s role in our national defense,” Senator Capito said. THE NDAA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS THAT SENATOR CAPITO ADVOCATED FOR: Authorizes the Pentagon to officially establish and maintain an “Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory,” also known as the Ridge Runner military exercise led by the West Virginia National Guard. This exercise brings significant economic benefits to the state of West Virginia while increasing the military readiness of U.S. forces in irregular warfare. Establishes in law the soldier-inspired innovation program, Catalyst Pathfinder, which was created in West Virginia as a way to accelerate Army technological innovation and save taxpayer money. This West Virginia-based program is already present at numerous Army installations, allowing soldiers to engineer their own innovative solutions to a wide variety of challenges. Requires the Navy to take action in planning for newer, more effective waterborne security barriers that protect bases and ships from threats. These barriers are manufactured in Wyoming County. ADDITIONAL NDAA HIGHLIGHTS: Funding Authorization: The bill authorizes $901 billion for the Pentagon, which is a $8 billion increase over the President’s Budget Request. Pay Raise: Authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for service members. Pentagon Reform: Includes numerous provisions to improve efficiency and support audit efforts. Other National Security Programs: Contains reauthorizations of the State Department, Intelligence programs, the Coast Guard, and the Defense Production Act. Merit: Requires that all military command selections be based on individual merit and demonstrated performance. JROTC: Increases the number of JROTC units by 100 and authorizes a cash bonus for new JROTC instructors. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-capito-helps-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-family-farmers-grow-agritourism,"In Case You Missed It: Capito Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Family Farmers, Grow Agritourism",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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.) recently joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Tedd Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to support the economic development and growth of agritourism businesses nationwide by increasing federal resources like loans, grants, broadband, and educational programs to small, family farmers. “West Virginia farmers and small family farms generate around $24 billion in economic output for our state. Their success is vital to West Virginia’s success. I’m proud to help introduce legislation that supports our agritourism businesses through federal resources and educational programs,” Senator Capito said. The Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act would support local, family-owned businesses by designating a senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the federal agritourism advisor. This role would coordinate with stakeholders and other federal agencies to promote the growth of family-owned farms, and advise the Secretary of Agriculture on this essential industry. Agritourism is one of the fastest growing industries that serves as a critical lifeline for rural economies nationwide by allowing family farms to offer outdoor recreational services like beer tasting, berry picking, seasonal festivities, bed-and-breakfast accommodations, and event venues. Read the bill here. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-miller-honors-west-virginia-national-guard-members-ahead-resolutions,WATCH: Miller Honors West Virginia National Guard Members Ahead of Resolution's Passage,2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) spoke in support of her House Resolution 923 to honor U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe of the West Virginia National Guard. The resolution passed the House of Representatives with the Senate's companion legislation, S. Res. 537, passing by unanimous consent last week. A video and full transcript of Congresswoman Miller's remarks can be found below. “Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe embody the very best of our nation’s service members. As members of the West Virginia National Guard, they chose to serve their country with courage and a clear understanding of the risks that come with wearing the uniform. On November 26th, they were targeted and shot in a cowardly attack in the streets of Washington, D.C. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, just 20 years old, later succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day. Known for her kind spirit and love of country, Sarah’s passing is deeply felt across West Virginia and throughout our nation. Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe continues to recover from his injuries and has made remarkable progress. Thanks to exceptional medical care, the unwavering support of his loved ones, and his own determination, he has been discharged from the hospital. We are grateful for this answered prayer and are continuing to pray for him to make a full recovery. This resolution ensures that Congress formally honors their courage, sacrifice, and selfless service, and affirms that our nation will never forget those who put their lives on the line in defense of others,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV). “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe represent the very best of our state. Specialist Beckstrom’s tragic passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the immense sacrifices our service members make to protect our country and our communities. Mina and I are continuing to pray for Andy Wolfe’s recovery. The updates we have received from Andy’s family and medical team - that he is now breathing on his own, can stand with assistance, and is transitioning from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation — are truly extraordinary, and are an answer to prayers. Prayer works, and we need to keep praying for Andy’s full recovery. It’s important that we honor Sarah and Andy’s service to our nation today and reaffirm our unwavering support for their families and the entire West Virginia National Guard. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten,"" said Congressman Moore (R-WV). Image",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-legislation-to-repeal-green-new-deal-housing-mandates,ICYMI: Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Repeal Green New Deal Housing Mandates,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and others in introducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The legislation, known as the HOUSE Act, repeals the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing. “Families in West Virginia deserve to have affordable housing,” Senator Capito said. “The Green New Deal-style requirements created by the Biden administration have made home costs rise, making it extremely hard for many to buy their first home. I’m proud to join my colleagues in putting a stop to this overreach by putting forth the HOUSE Act, which will help protect affordability and make buying a home easier.” The HOUSE Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.-05) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2021, International Energy Conservation Code standards were released for new residential and commercial housing. These revised standards can add as much as $31,000 to the price of a new home, with the energy savings not being realized for 90 years. The net benefit for this rule does not outweigh the significant costs that it will place on American households. In 2023, HUD and USDA released a Regulatory Impact Analysis for these standards, stating that new construction for Federal Housing Authority borrowers would decline. The Biden administration mandated these standards in 2024, requiring that all new single-family housing construction financed through federal housing agencies must meet the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. In March 2025, HUD extended the compliance date for FHA-insured Multifamily and Single-Family homes to November 28, 2025, and May 28, 2026. The HOUSE Act: Repeals the Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing. Requires HUD and USDA to revert to the 2009 standards that are already in effect. This will alleviate the undue pressure that is being put on an already constrained housing supply. Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from implementing a similar mandate for VA mortgages. It would also clarify that the Federal Housing Finance Agency has no statutory authority to impose similar mandates. Reforms underlying law by prohibiting HUD and USDA from adopting new efficiency mandates unless at least 26 states have already adopted similar standards. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-celebrates-national-miners-day-resolution-passing-the-senate,Senator Justice Celebrates National Miners Day Resolution Passing the Senate,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) celebrated the Senate’s passage of the National Miners Day Resolution: “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep our country moving forward. I am proud to help lead this resolution to honor these miners and to reaffirm our commitment to keeping them safe and healthy in the hard work they do,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: This resolution recognizes December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. It also encourages people to participate in local and national activities celebrating the contributions of miners. Senator Justice and Senator Gallego introduced this resolution with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Risch (R-ID), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Fetterman (D-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and John Barrasso (R-WY). # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-miller-speaks-support-haiti-economic-lift-program-extension,ICYMI: Miller Speaks in Support of Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""I move to strike the last word. Much like AGOA, a multi-year renewal of Haiti’s HOPE/HELP trade preference program supports American companies and consumers by ensuring a friendly and mutually beneficial supply sector, particularly for the apparel industry. The program is critical to support stability, job creation, and sustainable development. This in turn strengthens the communities in Haiti and curbs illegal migration. I am thrilled to see the reauthorization of Haiti HOPE before the committee today, and I thank Congressman Murphy and my colleagues for their leadership. I yield back my time.""",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-miller-speaks-support-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-extension,WATCH: Miller Speaks in Support of African Growth and Opportunity Act Extension,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""I move to strike the last word. I want to thank Chairman Smith for advancing the re-authorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This is critical legislation. AGOA is key to lifting the world’s most dire populations out of poverty while combatting China’s growing influence in Africa. [African] nations are great partners for sourcing products that may be best produced in friendly countries, such as apparel and travel goods, which in turn supports American consumers and jobs by ensuring the lowest prices across the supply chain. However, China is actively spreading their influence across the continent. We run the risk of losing ground to them if we don’t actively engage and build stronger partnerships with friendly African nations. The Ways and Means Committee has held robust conversations on AGOA and have identified ways the program can be strengthened including providing incentives for nations to graduate from the program and also clarifying rules of origin.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-durbin-introduce-bipartisan-rise-from-trauma-act-to-address-childhood-trauma,"Capito, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Rise from Trauma Act to Address Childhood Trauma",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,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. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase support for children who have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma, including witnessing community violence, parental addiction, or abuse. The Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act dramatically increases funding for community-based efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of trauma, and it expands training and workforce development efforts to support health care, education, social services, first responders, and community leaders to foster resilience and deliver services to heal the impact of trauma. U.S. Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.-07) and Bryan Steil (R-Wis.-01) plan to re-introduce companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Portions Capito and Durbin’s legislation were recently signed into law by President Trump through the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act, which will extend and increase funding for: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data collection activities on ACEs; an interagency task force to establish best practices on addressing trauma; and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Child Traumatic Stress Network to develop and deliver mental health services in communities. Since Capito and Durbin began working on child trauma issues together, among other provisions, they have increased appropriations for SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Network from $47 million to $99 million today. “I am proud to once again address the impact of trauma on children by helping to introduce the RISE from Trauma Act. This legislation builds on the work we have done over the past several years and reflects the needs I continue to hear from West Virginians across the state,” Senator Capito said. “By aiming to increase resources for our communities and taking steps to educate and expand our workforce, this legislation will help to prevent future substance abuse and violence, provide assistance and hope to our most vulnerable, and empower our next generation.” “While we work to effectively address the root causes of violence and addiction in our communities, we must also focus on the ripple effect that exposure to violence and traumatic experiences has on our children and their future,” Senator Durbin said. “Unaddressed trauma can harm mental and physical health, life expectancy, school success, and employment. Our bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act invests in our communities and our workforce to support children and families facing trauma so they can heal their emotional scars and build a brighter future.” Nationwide, nearly 35 million children have had at least one traumatic experience, and nearly two-thirds of children have been exposed to violence. The RISE from Trauma Act would expand the trauma-informed workforce in schools, health care settings, social services, first responders, and the justice system, and increase resources for communities to address the impact of trauma. Specifically, the bill: Creates a new, $600 million HHS grant program to fund community-based coalitions that coordinate stakeholders and deliver targeted local services to address trauma; Creates a new HHS grant program to support hospital-based trauma interventions, such as for patients that suffer violent injuries, to address mental health needs, prevent re-injury, and improve long-term outcomes; Increases funding for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program, in order to recruit more mental health clinicians—including from under-represented populations—to serve in schools; Enhances federal training programs at HHS, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Education to provide more tools for early childhood clinicians, teachers, school leaders, first responders, and community leaders; and Reauthorizes four critical federal programs that Capito and Durbin helped to pass in 2018: the Interagency Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the CDC’s ACEs Data Collection program, and SAMHSA’s Trauma Support in Schools grant program. The legislation is endorsed by the following organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics, Futures Without Violence, Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice, American Psychological Association Services, National Association of School Psychologists, National Head Start Association, Big Brother Big Sisters of America, YWCA, Trust for America's Health, and National PTA. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-health-care-freedom-for-patients-act,Capito Statement on Health Care Freedom for Patients Act,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,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.) released the below statement after voting in favor of the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, legislation that would lower health care costs and give money directly to families to control their own care. This bill is an alternative to Democrats’ temporary COVID bonuses, which send billions of tax dollars to giant insurance companies without lowering insurance premiums. “The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act delivers a real, permanent alternative that lowers costs and puts patients first. While Democrats continue defending the same broken system, which they created and touted, our plan instead sends money directly to Americans, not insurance companies. I was proud to support this proposal because West Virginians deserve to make health care decisions that work best for themselves and their families,” Senator Capito said. THE HEALTH CARE FREEDOM FOR PATIENTS ACT: Sends money to patients, not giant insurance companies; Americans on affordable bronze and catastrophic plans would access these dollars in a Health Savings Account (HSA). These funds cannot be used for abortion or dangerous gender transitions. Lowers insurance premiums by 11% through funding cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments; Empowers Americans to choose the insurance plan that fits their needs by increasing access to low-cost catastrophic plans; Prevents illegal immigrants from accessing Medicaid by requiring states to verify citizenship and immigration status before coverage; and Stops taxpayer dollars from funding gender transition services under Medicaid and excludes them as an essential health benefit for plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-congressman-taylor-introduce-the-main-street-lending-improvement-act-of-2025,"Senator Justice, Congressman Taylor Introduce the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would require a study on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan-making process to collect data on its current operation in Appalachia and ultimately streamline the process for Appalachian businesses. Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the House companion to this bill: “I’m a business guy at heart, and I’ve always said I want to help our small businesses because they’re the ones that keep our state and our country moving. This bill gets us under the hood of the SBA’s loan programs so we can accelerate the time it takes to get resources out the door of Washington and onto the storefront of Main Street. President Trump and Administrator Loeffler have already done fantastic work to strengthen the Small Business Administration – this bill builds on that momentum to make sure these loan programs truly work for the folks who need them most,” said Senator Jim Justice. “For too long, small businesses across the Appalachian region have struggled to access services provided by the Small Business Administration. My bill, the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025, will work to improve SBA efficiency and ensure all businesses have access to vital SBA services. As a third-generation small business owner, I’ve seen firsthand where the federal government has failed to provide resources for our small businesses, and I am committed to addressing these issues in Congress so Ohio families and communities can thrive,” said Congressman Dave Taylor. BACKGROUND: The Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025 will better enable Congress to: Increase the availability of SBA loans. Decrease the average length of time from when a small business loan application is submitted to disbursement. Increase the availability of information to an applicant for a small business loan regarding the status of their application, including whether any additional information is needed from the applicant to continue processing the application, and an estimated time frame as to when the funds will be disbursed. Identify ways to reduce government inefficiency in the loan-making process. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-capito-justice-resolution-honoring-wv-national-guard-members-passes-senate-unanimously,"In Case You Missed It: Capito, Justice Resolution Honoring WV National Guard Members Passes Senate Unanimously",2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,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 night, the resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) unanimously passed in the Senate. This resolution formally recognizes their service and sacrifice and expresses the United States Senate’s support for these two heroes and their families. The resolution also highlights Sarah and Andrew’s paths to military service and how both service members have worked in and out of uniform to better their communities and their country. “I am proud that our resolution honoring Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe passed in the Senate unanimously. Sarah and Andrew represent the very best of West Virginia and this nation, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for standing with us as we recognize their service, strength, and sense of duty,” Senator Capito said. “I am proud to join Senator Capito in introducing a resolution honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Its unanimous passage affirms that they and their families are not alone — the U.S. Senate stands firmly with them. I am grateful to our colleagues for coming together to recognize these heroes with the respect and gratitude they deserve,” Senator Justice said. Read the resolution here. Watch Senator Capito’s floor speech on Sarah Beckstrom and Andew here and her remarks at the Republican leadership press conference here. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/wtas-senator-justice-senator-gallegos-bipartisan-national-miners-day-resolution,"WTAS: Senator Justice, Senator Gallego’s Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution",2025-12-06,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution. This bipartisan resolution would recognize December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. Read more about it HERE. Here’s what they are saying (WTAS): “As we prepare to honor our nation’s miners on National Miners Day, we appreciate this special recognition from Sens. Justice and Gallego, whose states are synonymous with U.S. mining. American miners keep our supply chains running by supplying the metals, materials and energy needed for economic prosperity, a strong defense and global competitiveness. For those contributions–and more–they deserve our thanks and admiration,” said Rich Nolan, National Miners Association President and CEO. “Coal miners are the quiet giants of America’s industrial strength. From the metallurgical coal that fuels global steelmaking to the thermal coal that keeps homes warm and the grid steady, West Virginia miners do the hard, necessary work that powers American progress. This bipartisan resolution is a fitting tribute to the grit, sacrifice, and productivity of the men and women who make it possible,” said Chris Hamilton, President of the West Virginia Coal Association. “America’s energy and manufacturing backbone owes much to miners—especially those who provide the coal that ensures a stable grid and competitive industries. Without our miners, you don’t have reliable power, resilient supply chains, or the industrial capacity that sets this country apart. This resolution rightly honors the workers who make all of that possible,” said Emily Arthun, President of the American Coal Council. Our miners continue to mine the coal that makes the steel that builds the world. We thank the Senators for recognizing our miners’ contributions and sacrifices. Today we pay tribute to our coal miners who make our everyday conveniences possible,” said Ben Beakes, President of the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association. “Wyoming’s miners lead the nation in safe, responsible thermal-coal production, delivering the affordable, dependable electricity that underpins the American way of life. Our miners work in challenging conditions to supply the fuel that keeps the grid stable and utility bills manageable for families across the country. Their contribution deserves recognition, and this resolution does exactly that,” said Travis Deti, Executive Director of the Wyoming Mining Association. “Kentucky miners have powered communities across the Southeast and Midwest for generations, providing reliable coal that keeps factories running, homes heated, and regional economies strong. Mining is tough, honest work, and our miners take pride in doing it well. This recognition is an important reminder of the value they bring to the nation every single day,”said Sam McNown, President of the Kentucky Coal Association. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-capito-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-access-to-alzheimers-screening,"In Case You Missed It: Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Screening",2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,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.) recently joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) in introducing the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. The legislation would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a pathway to cover blood biomarker tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA approved the first blood-based biomarker test for use by primary care physicians earlier this year, but physicians could be hesitant to use the tests if they are not reimbursed by CMS. U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “Alzheimer’s is a disease that has touched so many West Virginia families, including my own. While we are making breakthroughs in research and treatment, early screening and detection remain essential in improving outcomes and getting us closer to ending this devastating disease. That is why I am proud to help introduce the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, legislation that ensures patients have access to the early testing they need,”Senator Capito said. Specifically, the ASAP Act would: Create the authority for CMS to cover FDA-approved blood-based dementia screening tests; and Maintain CMS’ authority to use an evidence-based process to determine coverage parameters for these new tests. The ASAP Act has been endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association. “New blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s are coming soon. We need legislative action now so people living with the disease can access them without delay,” Robert Egge, chief public policy officer of the Alzheimer’s Association and president of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, said. “The ASAP Act makes that possible, removing barriers and opening the door to earlier care and better outcomes. We're grateful for the longstanding bipartisan commitment of these congressional champions and their leadership on this landmark legislation. Together, we can make this bipartisan bill deliver for the Alzheimer’s community.” To read the bill text, click here. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-capito-joins-cornyn-colleagues-in-introducing-back-the-blue-act,"In Case You Missed It: Capito Joins Cornyn, Colleagues in Introducing Back the Blue Act",2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,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.) recently joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 34 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act, legislation that would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. “West Virginia’s law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe. In return, we must do everything possible to make sure these men and women are able to carry out their work safely. That is why I’m proud to help introduce the Back the Blue Act, which implements stricter punishments for those intentionally targeting our law enforcement personnel,” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: Strengthens Laws to Protect Police Officers Creates a new federal crime for killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, federal law enforcement officer, or federally funded public safety officer. The offender would be subject to the death penalty and a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years if death results; the offender would otherwise face a minimum sentence of 10 years. Creates a new federal crime for assaulting a federally funded law enforcement officer with escalating penalties, including mandatory minimums, based on the extent of any injury and the use of a dangerous weapon. However, no prosecution can be commenced absent certification by the Attorney General that prosecution is appropriate. Creates a new federal crime for interstate flight from justice to avoid prosecution for killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, federal law enforcement officer, or federally funded public safety officer. The offender would be subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for this offense. Creates a Specific Aggravating Factor for Federal Death Penalty Prosecutions Clarifies that the murder or attempted murder of a law enforcement officer or first responder is a statutory aggravating factor for purposes of the federal death penalty. Limits Federal Habeas Relief for Murders of Law Enforcement Officers Imposes time limits and substantive limits on federal courts’ review of challenges to state-court convictions for crimes involving the murder of a public safety officer, when the public safety officer was engaged in the performance of official duties or on account of the performance of official duties. These changes are consistent with the fast-track procedures created in 1996, which are applied to federal death penalty cases. Limits Recovery of Certain Damages and Fees for Individuals Engaged in Felonies Limits the type of civil damages and attorney’s fees recoverable by a criminal as a result of purported injuries incurred during the commission of a felony or crime of violence. Expands Self-Defense and Second Amendment Rights for Law Enforcement Officers Allows law enforcement officers, subject to limited regulation, to carry firearms into federal facilities and other jurisdictions where such possession is otherwise prohibited. This legislation is endorsed by: the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC), Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA), and the Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-rural-communities-opioid-response-program-0,"Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Authorization Act",2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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) introduced the RCORP Authorization Act, a bipartisan bill that amends the Public Health Service Act and ensures the continued operation of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). This legislation secures and strengthens vital prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder in rural communities. This bill will also help local providers expand medical care and better respond to emerging public health challenges. “Supporting communities battling addiction remains one of my highest priorities. Representing a rural district, I know how critical it is for families to have reliable access to quality health care and recovery services. RCORP delivers essential funding to rural areas that lack the resources needed to address substance use disorders, and formally authorizing this program provides stability for the providers doing this lifesaving work. I’m grateful to my colleagues for joining me in this bipartisan effort to strengthen prevention and recovery services in some of the most underserved parts of our nation,"" said Congresswoman Miller. “For the millions of Americans battling substance use disorder, having access to proven, affordable treatment can mean the difference between life and death. The RCORP program is critical in bringing those lifesaving services to our rural communities, including those in our own Capital Region. I’m proud to join my colleagues to introduce this legislation that ensures those living with the disease of addiction have access to the health care treatment and resources they need to find and follow the path to recovery,"" said Rep. Tonko (D-NY) ""Opioid addiction doesn’t discriminate by age, income, or political party, and it's going to take all of us working together to end to this national crisis. I’m proud to work with my colleagues authorize the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. While there is no silver bullet, bipartisan solutions like this will help us save lives and support those struggling with substance use,"" said Rep. Sewell (D-AL). ""Rural districts like mine face significant barriers to opioid treatment and recovery. Formally authorizing the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program ensures those battling substance abuse maintain access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. As a pharmacist, this issue is deeply personal to me. I will continue working so every American has the tools and support necessary to overcome addiction, and I thank my colleagues for working together to save lives,"" said Rep. Carter (R-GA). ""On behalf of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, we are thrilled to see Reps. Carol Miller, Buddy Carter, Terri Sewell, and Paul Tonko introduce the RCORP Authorization Bill of 2025. The RCORP program has been a lifeline for Rural communities in West Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, New York and all 50 states. If passed into law this bill solidifies the standing of the program in the eyes of Congress – we look forward to working with our rural champions to ensure Congress advances this important bipartisan measure,” said Tammy Norville, CEO of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. “Substance use disorder, including opioid use, is exacerbated in rural America by a lack of access to care and treatment. The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is the only opioid grant program targeted exclusively to rural populations and is aimed at alleviating access gaps by establishing and expanding prevention, treatment, and recovery services. NRHA applauds the efforts of Congresswoman Miller and Congressman Tonko for their introduction of the RCORP Authorization Act and their continual leadership on rural issues,” –said Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association. Click here for bill text. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-rural-residency-planning-and-development-act,"Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Residency Planning and Development Act",2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 4, 2025 Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congresswoman Miller and her colleagues introduced the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act. The bill authorizes the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program , which provides federal grants to support start-up costs to establish new rural residency programs. ""The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program is vital to addressing physician shortages in rural communities. It is our job in Congress to invest in the next generation of rural health care workers and provide these hardworking men and women the proper resources and program stability they need to learn and continue to practice in rural communities,"" said Rep. Miller (R-WV). “Rural hospitals across the country, including in Nebraska’s Third District, struggle to recruit and retain enough providers to fully meet the needs of their communities. Part of this problem comes down to lack of exposure: only two percent of residency training occurs in rural areas. We know training new physicians in rural areas builds connections to rural communities and encourages them to seriously consider jobs in similar areas. Extending the RRPD’s authorization will help more rural hospitals establish new residency programs and bolster the workforce pipeline to our rural communities,” said Rep. Smith (R-NE). ""I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort to strengthen the pipeline of physicians who live and practice in rural America. This bill makes a simple but powerful commitment: if we want more doctors in our rural communities, we must train them in our rural communities. HRSA’s RRPD program has already delivered real results, including in Louisiana, by helping towns build new residency programs from the ground up. By authorizing and sustaining this program, we’re giving rural hospitals, clinics, and training partners the tools they need to recruit and prepare the next generation of family physicians, internists, OB-GYNs, psychiatrists, surgeons, and more. This is how we close care gaps, support our rural workforce, and ensure every family, no matter their ZIP code, can count on access to quality health care,"" said Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA). “Our rural and remote communities are facing some of the most severe provider shortages in the country. Without real, long-term investment in workforce development and job training, we will not retain the doctors and specialists we need. That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act, which would bring stability to a program that has successfully created new rural residency programs and positions nationwide, including in Hawai‘i. Our bill will help rural hospitals and clinics grow the local workforce, expand provider capacity, and reduce wait times for patients,"" said Rep. Tokuda (D-HI). Click here for bill text. Background - Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but only 10% of physicians practice in these communities. - The United States continues to face a serious physician shortage, especially in rural communities. Current projections show the nation may fall short by up to 124,000 physicians in the next decade, with rural areas alone expecting to face a deficit of more than 20,000 primary care doctors by this year. - Training, recruiting, and retaining physicians in rural communities is essential to ensuring that people living in these areas have reliable access to comprehensive health care services. ### Issues:Health",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-dc-coal-club-honors-chairman-capito-with-lifetime-achievement-award,PHOTOS: D.C. Coal Club Honors Chairman Capito with Lifetime Achievement Award,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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 Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, accepted the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington, D.C. Coal Club. This award honors the Chairman’s lifetime achievements and dedication to the utilization of coal, our nation’s most abundant, affordable energy resource. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the D.C. Coal Club. I understand all too well the role that coal plays in our state and as part of our identity as West Virginians. West Virginia energy has been used to fortify our country, connect our country with railroads, bridges, and highways, and provide access to reliable electricity. That work is something to be proud of and something we must continue to invest in. “Throughout my time in Washington, supporting our coal industry and coal workers has been one of my top priorities. It’s why I founded the Congressional Coal Caucus during my time in the House, and it’s why I’ve consistently led on legislation and initiatives that have supported coal. My work in both the House and the Senate, and my current priorities as Chairman of the EPW Committee, have and will continue to defend American coal and the critical role it plays in our nation’s security and prosperity,” Chairman Capito said. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) receives the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington, D.C. Coal Club in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-unveils-almost-heaven-swing-in-washington-d-c-office,"Senator Justice Unveils Almost Heaven Swing in Washington, D.C. Office",2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice, alongside students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, unveiled an Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington, D.C. office: “The Almost Heaven swings have become a true symbol of West Virginia, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they represent. We launched this project back in 2022 to showcase the beauty of our state and boost our growing tourism, and let me tell you, these swings have taken off across West Virginia like you wouldn’t believe. What makes them extra special is that each one is handcrafted by the talented students at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, and you can see their skill and craftsmanship shining through in every swing. I’m thrilled to bring another piece of my home state all the way to D.C. I hope everyone who stops by this swing feels a little closer to West Virginia and is inspired to come see for themselves why we truly are Almost Heaven,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: The Almost Heaven swing initiative launched in 2022 as part of Governor Justice’s vision to boost West Virginia tourism. The pilot program began with nine swings across the state’s travel regions. Today, there are nearly 50 swings placed around West Virginia. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-resolution-honoring-west-virginia-national-guard,"Miller, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring West Virginia National Guard Members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,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 by Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV), introduced a resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were targeted and tragically shot while serving in the line of duty last Wednesday. Specialist Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day, and while Staff Sergeant Wolfe is showing improvement, he remains in the hospital fighting for his life. Representatives Miller and Moore express their gratitude to Senators Capito (R-WV) and Justice (R-WV) for their work on the companion legislation in the Senate. “Serving our nation in the National Guard takes immense courage, and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe embodied that courage to its fullest. They represent the very best of us and exemplify true dedication to their country. As a mother and grandmother, I grieve with Sarah’s family as her life was taken far too soon. I am also praying earnestly for Andrew, who continues to fight for his life with incredible strength. This resolution honors Sarah and Andrew and ensures that Congress stands with all their loved ones, as they face the unthinkable. We honor their selfless service and, as Americans, stand united against the evil that has struck our nation,"" said Congresswoman Miller. “As a father, my heart breaks for the family of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. She volunteered to serve, and in the end gave the last full measure of devotion to her country. Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who comes from a proud West Virginian family dedicated to serving their community and country, continues to fight for his life in the hospital. My heart is with their families and loved ones. This resolution sends a clear message that the American people stand with the Beckstrom family, Andrew Wolfe, and the whole West Virginia National Guard community. We grieve this horrific and senseless attack, and continue to pray for these Guardsmen and their families,"" said Congressman Moore. Read the resolution here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-applauds-white-houses-ending-of-cafe-standards-for-american-cars,Chairman Capito Applauds White House’s Ending of CAFE Standards for American Cars,2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Trump administration’s overturning of the Biden-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for American cars. The Biden CAFE Standards mandated a shift toward electric vehicles by model year 2031. “The CAFE Standards—like the tailpipe rule that the Trump EPA has reversed and the California EV waiver that I worked hard to overturn—placed unnecessary burdens and higher prices on consumers. Democrats have used many different avenues, from blue state legislation to regulations at the EPA and Department of Transportation, to repeatedly attempt to force a transition to EVs that many Americans don’t want to buy. I applaud the Trump administration’s continued work to overturn these harmful regulations and instead prioritize consumer choice and affordability for the American people,” Chairman Capito said. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-asks-nominees-about-nrc-leadership-and-management-future-of-american-nuclear-energy,"Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About NRC Leadership and Management, Future of American Nuclear Energy",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Douglas Weaver about increasing regulatory certainty at the NRC and his intentions for the management of NRC staff, budget and operations. Additionally, Chairman Capito asked Lee Beaman about energy affordability and the future of nuclear energy at the TVA. HIGHLIGHTS: NRC BUDGET ALLOCATION: Chairman Capito: “I’m going to start with you, Mr. Weaver. You know the NRC’s budget very well. The NRC, in testimonies in front of this committee, has a long record of misallocating their budget resources, and I have frequently expressed my frustration with that—the development, management, and execution process. This has resulted in excessive fees, paid by the nuclear industry, and delays in the Agency’s core licensing duties. During your time working for then-NRC Chair Klein, you had first-hand experience with the budget process, as I mentioned earlier. Based on your experience, what are the most important steps the NRC could take to improve how the budget is developed, managed, and executed?” Douglas Weaver, nominee to be a Member of the NRC: “I have to say, the NRC budget has vexed me, both when I worked there and as a member of industry trying to get clarity on some things. […] The NRC, as you know, collects most of its budget through fees—hourly fees as well as annual fees. Looked at holistically, about 25% of the fee-recoverable budget comes from hourly fees. And I think the staff has done a pretty good job being accountable for those […]. I think the opportunity in budgeting is in that 75% that’s covered by annual fees. There’s a lot less clarity about the staff’s plans on what they intend to accomplish with that 75 percent, and that can lead to higher annual fees. […] So, my solution would be to increase transparency during budget formulation inside the NRC, and when we’re in budget execution to have external transparency. What did we say we were going to do? Did we do it? And I think if we provide the Commission with that sort of clarity, the Commission then can decide […].” NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION AT TVA Chairman Capito: “Mr. Beaman, TVA is one of the leaders in American nuclear energy, producing nearly 40 percent of its generation from nuclear power. TVA holds the Early Site Permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a small modular reactor, or an SMR, at its Clinch River site. This would be the first SMR at an electric utility in the United States. What role do you see for nuclear energy, including advanced nuclear reactors, in TVA’s power generation portfolio?” Lee Beaman, nominee to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the TVA: “I think nuclear power generation is the main future of power in the United States and probably around the world. And I think that TVA can lead the way as a template for the rest of the country on how we aggressively achieve that through clean nuclear power.” NRC SENIOR LEADERSHIP: Chairman Capito: “Mr. Weaver, there has been an exodus of senior leadership—of positions that are critically important to the NRC. The Chairman selects, with the approval of the Commission, certain designated senior agency leaders. Would you please describe the key attributes and qualifications that you would prioritize as you’re considering individuals for senior leadership positions?” Douglas Weaver, nominee to be a Member of the NRC: “I think, number one, we need leaders who are going to motivate and inspire. The staff, I think, is feeling pretty low right now, due to the workload and the number of exits. So, number one is I think we need leadership to inspire and motivate. The leaders also must be committed to making independent regulatory decisions. That’s a nonnegotiable. Two other must-haves: they must be technically competent, they must understand the regulatory framework. Finally, I would say, they need to be committed to implementing the ADVANCE Act as well as the Executive Order 14300.” Click HEREto watch Chairman Capito’s questions. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-to-consider-tva-nrc-nominees,"Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider TVA, NRC Nominees",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the critical role that both the NRC and the TVA play in American energy security. Additionally, Chairman Capito outlined the qualifications of both nominees and the importance of their confirmations to roles at the TVA and NRC. Below is the opening statementof Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Today, we will consider nominations of Douglas Weaver to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Lee Beaman to be a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. “First, we will hear from Mr. Weaver. This is the third NRC nomination hearing since June and the fifth NRC nominee to come before the EPW Committee in the last 18 months. Confirming Mr. Weaver to the NRC will return the Commission to its full complement of five members, as Congress had designed. “A full slate of Commissioners is best suited for the Agency to carry out its business to full extent of the law and make important, and necessary, decisions on the future of nuclear power generation in the United States. These decisions include selecting experienced, key permanent career leaders to fill the NRC’s most important positions and approving an updated organizational structure to more efficiently fulfill its obligations. “Selecting highly qualified leaders and modernizing its organizational structure will enable the Commission and the staff to fully confront the challenging and vital work that is expected and needed at the NRC. “The NRC fills a crucial position in delivering on a shared, bipartisan agenda to deploy more nuclear energy, and do so quickly and safely. To deliver on this agenda, the Commission must implement its statutory obligations, including those in the ADVANCE Act, respond to President Trump’s Executive Orders, and accomplish this while continuing to efficiently carry out its licensing duties. “The role of nuclear technology in our energy future will be set by the actions taken by the NRC today. These actions must not be compromised, either procedurally or substantively, by taking shortcuts or undercutting the NRC’s Principles of Good Regulation. “Because of the consequential impacts of the NRC’s ongoing work, the Commission must ensure the Agency’s decisions are clear, workable, and enduring. Doug Weaver’s comprehensive expertise with nuclear technology provides him with the perspective to effectively meet this challenge. “Mr. Weaver began his career in the Navy, serving for nine years on active duty in the Nuclear Navy, and then 12 years in the Naval Reserve. During his time serving our country, he has received multiple medals in recognition of his service and assisted in our nation’s response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon. “After leaving active duty, Mr. Weaver spent nearly 20 years as an NRC staffer, including as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Chairman Dale Klein. He departed the NRC to work for leading nuclear supply chain companies and was directly involved in regulatory compliance as an NRC licensee. “I believe Doug Weaver’s service in the Nuclear Navy, experience as an NRC staff member, and work in the private sector make him well-rounded and well-qualified to be confirmed as an NRC Commissioner. I will say, as a point of personal privilege, his in-laws are my constituents and very good friends. “We will also consider the nomination to fill a vacancy on the TVA Board of Directors. “In 1933, Congress passed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to establish the TVA as a federally owned public utility to serve the people of the Tennessee Valley across seven southeastern states. The law charges TVA with three primary roles: providing electricity, managing the Tennessee River system, and assisting with economic development efforts. “Recently, this Committee favorably reported four nominees to be members of the TVA Board of Directors. Once confirmed, those four nominees will provide the Board with the required quorum to conduct all business necessary for the TVA to fully function. “The current nominee, Mr. Beaman, would bring considerable experience in business operations to the Board. Mr. Beaman sold his successful automotive group in 2020 and now serves as chairman and CEO of Beaman Ventures. “If confirmed, he must support and uphold each of the three fundamental responsibilities at TVA, which has served the people of the Tennessee Valley well for decades.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-senator-lujan-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-sanctions-on-fentanyl-traffickers,"Senator Justice, Senator Lujan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced the Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act: “Fentanyl and similar synthetic drugs continue to devastate communities across West Virginia and the country. Much has been done to stop the flow of fentanyl, but we must do more. This bill will build on that progress by strengthening our sanctions, holding foreign entities accountable, curbing the flow of this substance into our state, and ultimately saving lives across our nation,” said Senator Jim Justice. “Far too many families in New Mexico have felt the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis. More must be done to stop the flow of fentanyl before it reaches our communities. I’m proud to partner with Senator Justice on this vital bipartisan legislation that empowers the government to go after those responsible for trafficking fentanyl. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis, keep deadly drugs off our streets, and help protect communities across New Mexico,” said Senator Ben Lujan. BACKGROUND: The Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act would: Direct the president to prioritize sanctions on China-based persons and entities, including pharmaceutical companies, involved in fentanyl trafficking. Mandate continued sanctions against certain transnational criminal cartels engaged in fentanyl trafficking. Require congressional notification before lifting such sanctions. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18-45. In 2021 alone, 76% of drug overdose deaths in West Virginia were due to fentanyl. In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 21,889 pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill more than 4.9 billion people (assuming a lethal dose of two milligrams)—or enough to wipe out the entire U.S. population more than 14 times over. As Governor, Senator Justice effectively worked to reduce overdose deaths from fentanyl and other drugs in West Virginia. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-justice-introduce-resolution-honoring-wvng-members-sarah-beckstrom-and-andrew-wolfe,"Capito, Justice Introduce Resolution Honoring WVNG Members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,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. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) today introduced a resolution that formally honors U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe who were targeted and shot in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 26 while serving in Washington, D.C. Specialist Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day and Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains in critical condition, still fighting for his life. Senators Capito and Justice have been proud to work with Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) on companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe are heroes who embody the dedication, courage, and strength that define our West Virginia National Guard. This resolution honors the service and selfless sense of duty that Sarah and Andrew have modeled their entire lives and in their communities back home. We grieve alongside Sarah’s family and we pray for Andrew’s recovery. This resolution introduced in the Senate today shows that the United States Senate stands with Sarah, Andrew, and their families, and supports them during this painful time. They are not alone,” Senator Capito said. “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe represent the very best of our nation. They were ordinary West Virginians who chose a life dedicated to extraordinary service. Specialist Beckstrom—who volunteered to work that day so others could spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones—made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Staff Sergeant Wolfe is still fighting with the same grit and courage he’s shown his whole career. Their dedication, sacrifice, and the strength of their families embody the heart of the West Virginia National Guard and the values that hold our country together. With this resolution, we honor their service, we grieve this heartbreaking loss together, and we stand united as West Virginians and Americans against this senseless act of violence,” Senator Justice said. Read the resolution here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-senator-capito-introduce-resolution-to-honor-west-virginia-national-guard-members,"Senator Justice, Senator Capito Introduce Resolution to Honor West Virginia National Guard Members",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito introduced a resolution to honor the West Virginia National Guard Members, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were shot while serving in Washington, DC: “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe represent the very best of our nation. They were ordinary West Virginians who chose a life dedicated to extraordinary service. Specialist Beckstrom—who volunteered to work that day so others could spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones—made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Staff Sergeant Wolfe is still fighting with the same grit and courage he’s shown his whole career. Their dedication, sacrifice, and the strength of their families embody the heart of the West Virginia National Guard and the values that hold our country together. With this resolution, we honor their service, we grieve this heartbreaking loss together, and we stand united as West Virginians and Americans against this senseless act of violence,” said Senator Jim Justice. “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe are heroes who embody the dedication, courage, and strength that define our West Virginia National Guard. This resolution honors the service and selfless sense of duty that Sarah and Andrew have modeled their entire lives and in their communities back home. We grieve alongside Sarah’s family and we pray for Andrew’s recovery. This resolution introduced in the Senate today shows that the United States Senate stands with Sarah, Andrew, and their families, and supports them during this painful time. They are not alone,” said Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Senators Justice and Capito have worked alongside Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Riley Moore (R-WV) on companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. WATCH THE FLOOR SPEECH HERE: # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-senator-gallego-introduce-bipartisan-national-miners-day-resolution,"Senator Justice, Senator Gallego Introduce Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution: “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep America moving forward. Their tenacity, sacrifice, and dedication are the true embodiment of West Virginia and our nation – they deserve recognition for their work,” said Senator Jim Justice. “Every December 6th, we celebrate National Miners Day to recognize our nation’s hardworking miners. Arizona is home to more than 58,900 miners who help supply 71% of America’s copper, which in turn supports our energy grid, national defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure. I’m proud to help lead today’s resolution to honor these miners and to reaffirm our commitment to keeping miners safe and healthy,” said Senator Ruben Gallego. BACKGROUND: This resolution would recognize December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. It would also encourage people to participate in local and national activities celebrating the contributions of miners. Senator Justice and Senator Gallego introduced this resolution with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Risch (R-ID), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Fetterman (D-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Tina Smith (D-MN). # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-delivers-speech-honoring-west-virginia-national-guard-members,VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech Honoring West Virginia National Guard Members,2025-12-01,2025,2025-12,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring West Virginia National Guard Members U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Senator Capito offered her condolences to Sarah Beckstrom’s family and asked Americans everywhere to continue to pray for Andrew Wolfe as he remains in critical condition. She also thanked the West Virginia National Guard for continuing to serve with courage and honor. Senator Capito’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Madam President, “I rise today with a heavy heart, one shared by all West Virginians and by so many across our country. “This past Wednesday, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were targeted and shot in the line of duty while serving in Washington D.C. “In the days since this horrific attack, our entire state has been praying, grieving, and rallying around these heroes, their loved ones, and their families. “Today, I want to speak about these two brave Guardsmen: U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who tragically passed away on Thanksgiving Day and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who remains in critical condition, still fighting for his life. “This was a deliberate, senseless act of violence, an attack not only on two individuals, but on the very values and the country they took an oath to protect. “These young soldiers put on the uniform to protect all of us. And, on Wednesday, they were ambushed and attacked because they were U.S. service members. “Because of the sense of duty that led them to serve their country. “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was just 20 years old. Think about that. 20 years old. She had her whole life ahead of her. “We are so proud to claim her as one of our own. “She served with honor, distinction, and a deep sense of responsibility, qualities her family, her fellow soldiers, and her community, all recognized. “Those who served alongside her talk about her leadership and her bright spirit. “They talk about someone who showed up, every time. “They described her as a peacemaker, and that’s exactly what she was. “Her loss is immeasurable. “And, on a holiday that is meant to bring families together, her loved ones instead faced the unthinkable. “My prayers and deepest condolences are with them. “Sarah’s service, her sacrifice, and her example will not be forgotten by her Guard family, by the state of West Virginia she so proudly served, or by this nation. “U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains in the hospital, and we are all praying for him, his family, and his fellow Guardsmen. “Andrew volunteered to serve and take on missions that protect our country and our communities, while he was still in high school. “I spoke with his mother, Melody, this morning. My biggest takeaway, Andrew is a fighter. And there are so many people in his community, in his state, and I believe around the world, praying for him. “His family has shown extraordinary strength during these painful days, and I want them to know this: “Andrew is not alone. West Virginia stands behind him. The National Guard stands behind him. And this country stands behind him. “I also want to take a moment to recognize the broader West Virginia National Guard family. “This attack has shaken them deeply. “Guard leadership, including Major General Seward, The Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, has been steadfast, compassionate, and focused on the families and the service members affected. “Whenever tragedy hits our state, the Guard is there, whether during floods, storms, public health emergencies, or overseas deployments. “Today, as they bear tremendous grief themselves, they continue to support the families of Sarah and Andrew with the same dedication they bring to every mission. “West Virginia is proud of our service members. We always have been. “And this moment, while it is painful, reminds us once again just how much they sacrifice and just how much we depend on them. “Let me be perfectly clear, this was an unprovoked and targeted attack on two American service members. “It was a horrific act of violence. When our men and women in uniform take an oath to defend our country, they know they may be called to fight. “I imagine they never fathomed they would be attacked right here at home. It is unthinkable. “This is a moment for unity, for resolve, and for honoring the men and women who serve our country so bravely. “It is a moment to stand together against violence of any kind, especially violence directed at those who protect us. “Tomorrow, I intend to introduce a resolution in this chamber to formally honor Specialist Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Wolfe. “This resolution will reflect what every West Virginian already knows: “That Sarah and Andrew represent the very best of our state, the very best of the National Guard, and the very best of America. “The resolution also lets their families and loved ones know that the United States Senate stands with them and supports them during this painful time. They are not alone. “Madam President, West Virginians are tough. “We are resilient. “But, we are also deeply connected, to our communities and to our values. “When we lose one of our own, we all feel it. “Today, we mourn Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. We pray for Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. “We extend our love and support to their families. “And, we reaffirm our gratitude for every member of the West Virginia National Guard who continues to serve with courage and honor. “Thank you, Madam President.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-fox-and-friends,VIDEO: Capito Joins FOX & Friends,2025-11-29,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined “FOX & Friends” to discuss the attack on two West Virginia National Guard Members. She also expressed support for the death penalty for the attacker. ON CHARGING THE ATTACKER: “It has been a difficult several days and our hearts and prayers go out for the Beckstroms and for Andrew’s family as well. Losing [Sarah] was a tragedy beyond belief. I agree with the [U.S. attorney] that we should be pressing the ultimate charges, the death penalty for someone who has attacked our National Guard on the streets of Washington, D.C. I think [U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro] is right on track here and I think the American people will definitely support these charges. This is a horrific attack, a terrorist attack, on our peacekeepers. Sarah and Andrew were there to keep peace in our capital city, to be a part of the presence there so that it could be safer, and they were taken down by the very thing they were trying to prevent.” ON THE NATIONAL GUARD IN U.S. CITIES: “We’ve had National Guard troops in the capital city since August. The crime statistics are way down. I wonder if my [Democrat] colleagues ever walked around the city and talked to the Guard Members who were there. These are folks who volunteered for the service, had volunteered to serve our country. What they are doing is freeing up the Metropolitan Police in D.C. to be able to deal with the crime that has been running rampant in the city. I would question if my [Democrat] colleagues ever took the time to stop at Union Station and talk to a West Virginia Guardsmen and ask them what are you seeing, how do you feel about this, what types of incidents have you had? There was no pulling out weapons and weaponizing our National Guard. They were a presence there to indicate to civilians, dignitaries, whoever is in the capital city that peace is there and they’re going to feel safe. I reject this hyperbolic rhetoric [Democrats] put forward. I don’t think they spent one minute talking to people in the streets of D.C.” ON SUPPORTING THE GUARD MEMBERS’ FAMILIES: “West Virginians are a strong bunch. Sarah went to a small school, Webster County High School, she lived in Summersville. These are very small communities that always wrap their arms around each other. I’ve seen so much on social media about the prayers and the warmth coming to those families. Andrew went to Musselman High School, from the Eastern Panhandle, near Martinsburg. His classmates, his teachers, his counselors, his principal, his family have all been reaching out and comforting one another. When this hits one West Virginian, it hits all.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-passing-of-sarah-beckstrom,Capito Statement on Passing of Sarah Beckstrom,2025-11-27,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement on the passing of West Virginia National Guard Member, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom: “I am heartbroken to learn that one of our own, Sarah Beckstrom, has tragically passed away following yesterday’s horrific attack in D.C. This is a devastating loss for her family, her fellow Guardsmen, and for our entire state. West Virginians proudly stand behind our men and women in uniform, and tonight we mourn alongside those who loved and served with Sarah. “I am continuing to stay in close contact with the West Virginia National Guard and law enforcement as they work to support the second Guardsman, Andrew Wolfe, who remains under medical care. Charlie and I are praying for his recovery, and for everyone affected by this senseless violence. “Our state will never forget Sarah’s service, her sacrifice, and the dedication she showed to her state and her country. We will continue to stand firmly with her family and with the West Virginia National Guard community during this incredibly painful time.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-issues-statement-following-the-death-of-west-virginia-national-guardsman-sarah-beckstrom,"Senator Justice Issues Statement Following the Death of West Virginia National Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom",2025-11-27,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a shooting in Washington, DC, that resulted in the death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom: “I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Sarah Beckstrom passed away today after suffering a mortal wound in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Washington, DC. Cathy and I are heartbroken beyond words. Our prayers are with her family, friends, and fellow guardsmen during an incredibly difficult Thanksgiving Day. We are also lifting up Andrew Wolfe in prayer as he continues his journey to recovery. West Virginians always show up for one another, and today it’s our turn to show up for our service members as they mourn this terrible loss,” said Senator Jim Justice. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-moore-and-zinke-praise-trump-administrations-decision-make-our-national,Reps. Moore and Zinke Praise the Trump Administration’s Decision to Make Our National Parks Beautiful Again,2025-11-26,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to secure the future of America’s national parks through a new fee structure that ensures international visitors are paying their fair share to keep our national heritage beautiful. The recent policy, issued by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, establishes an Annual Pass that will cost $80 for U.S. residents and $250 for nonresidents and will apply an additional $100 surcharge per foreign visitor to enter 11 of the most visited national parks while keeping the entrance fee for Americans the same. The National Parks system faces a $23 billion deferred maintenance backlog. This America-First policy will ensure our children and grandchildren can enjoy our great natural heritage for years to come, beautify our National Parks, and secure funding to address our critical maintenance backlog. Congressman Moore and Congressman Zinke issued the following joint statement: “President Trump and Secretary Burgum are putting Americans first by asking foreign visitors to pay their fair share while holding entrance fees steady for the American people. This policy ensures that our beautiful national heritage is preserved and the critical maintenance backlog is addressed so that America’s national parks will remain affordable, well-maintained, and financially sustainable for generations to come. We owe it to future generations of Americans - our children and grandchildren - to ensure our beautiful natural heritage that God created is well preserved. Now, Congress must act to codify this America-First fee structure by passing our bill, The PATRIOT Parks Act. Our legislation is essential to guaranteeing that these reforms remain in place for generations to come, and that Americans are put First in our own parks.” In July, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) introduced the PATRIOT Parks Act in the House- which codifies President Trump’s Executive Order “Making America Beautiful Agenda by Improving Our National Parks.” Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-offers-support-for-west-virginia-national-guardsmen-attacked-in-dc,VIDEO: Capito Offers Support for West Virginia National Guardsmen Attacked in D.C.,2025-11-26,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s update click here or on the image above. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined FOX News Channel’s “Special Report” to offer support for the two West Virginia National Guardsmen shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. today. She also thanked the nation for coming together in prayer for the guardsmen and their families. SENATOR CAPITO’S UPDATE: ON THE ATTACK: “This is a very tough day for West Virginians and across the nation. The West Virginia National Guard is a tight-knit family. Many live in our neighborhoods and are our friends. We’re reaching out tonight to send our prayers and thoughts to their families and to the Guard family in general. Those two brave individuals who are fighting for their life right now, we are praying on this Thanksgiving that we have some good news…but they were targeted. They’re peacekeepers. They were sent to Washington to help maintain the peace in our nation’s capital, which from the last report, you can see the [crime] statistics are down. Yet, someone targeted them, shot them, while they were surrounded by other National Guard members. It is a really sad day in West Virginia.” ON CRIME IN D.C.: “As I’ve been walking around D.C. since the deployment of the Guard and I’ve stopped to talk to many from Louisiana, West Virginia to find out how it’s been going…They’re on patrol…they’re letting the Metropolitan Police have more time and manpower. This is such a tragedy. It’s our capital city and we want it to be safe. We have families and children and dignitaries every day in Washington. It should be a source of pride and safe, and it has been safer because of the great service of people like our National Guard.” ON THE NATIONAL GUARD’S PRESENCE IN D.C.: “What we’ve seen across the nation is that several governors have welcomed the support, for instance in Memphis and other cities. Going into a state needs to be in coordination with the governors and others. But in our nation’s capital, the results speak for themselves. The danger our guardsmen have been in and are in in D.C. has come to light today in a very abrupt and serious and sad way. Yes, our cities should be safe. They should be beacons of freedom where you can recreate and work, where you have a sense of not just pride, but safety. A lot of our big cities do not have that and President Trump has put that as…one of the main reasons he’s seeking to keep our cities safe. I do believe in the mission.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-warnock-lead-bipartisan-drive-safer-sunday-resolution-ahead-of-thanksgiving-holiday,"Capito, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday",2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution to encourage American nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it the single busiest holiday for travel in the U.S. “With so many Americans on the road to visit loved ones, the Sunday after Thanksgiving consistently ranks as one of the busiest travel days of the year. I’m proud to help reintroduce the Drive Safer Sunday resolution, which encourages everyone to exercise greater caution so they can return home safely,” Senator Capito said. ""Driving with patience and focus is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and the people you care about,"" 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."" The Drive Safer Sunday resolution encourages all Americans to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels during a period of historically increased traffic incidents and fatalities. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. The resolution introduced by the Senators also designates the Sunday after Thanksgiving as “Drive Safer Sunday.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-releases-thanksgiving-message,VIDEO: Capito Releases Thanksgiving Message,2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,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 the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message expressing her gratitude for her fellow West Virginians and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Full video transcript included below: “Thanksgiving is such a special time of the year. “It’s a time when we get to be surrounded with family, friends, and loved ones. “It’s also a time to give thanks for the many blessings we’re fortunate to enjoy here in America. “I hope you all spend this day with the ones you cherish most, honor the memory of those no longer with us, and never forget how lucky we are to live in the Mountain State! “I also ask that you keep our servicemembers, who are deployed across the globe, in your thoughts and prayers. “We owe these brave men and women an enormous debt of gratitude for protecting us every day. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve you, my fellow West Virginians, in the U.S. Senate. “Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-announces-west-virginias-approval-for-broadband-funding,ICYMI: Capito Announces West Virginia’s Approval for Broadband Funding,2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,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 night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approved the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the state will soon begin awarding its funding through the BEAD program to begin deploying high-speed internet networks. The funding, which was originally announced by Senator Capito in June 2023, was made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that Senator Capito helped craft. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the Department of Commerce,” Senator Capito said. “This means West Virginia is another step closer to better-connecting our homes, businesses, and classrooms across the state. While there is still a long road ahead to getting more West Virginians connected, we are well on our way with today’s announcement. I look forward to continuing to help our state in any way that I can as the plan moves its way through the approval process at NIST.” ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND ON THE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: The BEAD program, and the funding for it, was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Additionally, Senator Capito has worked diligently to advocate for the creation of this program in the IIJA, while also ensuring accurate mapping data. Specifically, she has raised concerns with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) about the past inaccuracies in their broadband maps, given broadband funding through the IIJA is directly tied to these maps. Following the announcement of the funds in June 2023, Senator Capito penned an op-ed that appeared in outlets across West Virginia to highlight the importance of the funding. Click here to read the full op-ed. In August 2025, Senator Capito hosted a roundtable discussion on broadband and the BEAD Program with Arielle Roth, Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Senator Capito and Administrator Roth were also joined by federal and state partners, internet service providers, and leaders from across West Virginia. BACKGROUND ON CAPITO EFFORTS TO ENSURE ACCURATE BROADBAND MAPPING: Senator Capito has led efforts in ensuring West Virginia’s broadband maps are as accurate as possible so funding can be directed to the areas that need it most. When the first version of the FCC’s national broadband map came out in November 2022, West Virginia’s underserved and unserved data was far off. West Virginia worked hard to improve the data for the updated map that came out in May 2023. Over 86,000 challenges were accepted and West Virginia was one of the top 10 most improved states. This updated map found that just over 271,000 serviceable locations in West Virginia do not have broadband access. Last November, the FCC announced their fifth iteration of the maps based on data from as recent as June 2024. Senator Capito continues to support the development of the National Broadband Map as the BEAD program continues to progress. A timeline of Senator Capito’s efforts to ensure accurate broadband mapping data and secure this funding can be found here. DETAILS ON THE BEAD PROGRAM: The BEAD Program provides resources to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs. The program, which was created through IIJA, is a federal grant program that aims to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, communities, and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. BEAD prioritizes unserved locations that have no internet access or that only have access under 25/3 Mbps and underserved locations only have access under 100/20 Mbps. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-highlights-massive-bead-funding-grant,Senator Justice Highlights Massive BEAD Funding Grant,2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Justice as Governor Submitted the Original Funding Proposal to Modernize West Virginia’s Broadband Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant awarded to the State of West Virginia for broadband infrastructure: “We’ve made huge strides in bringing high-quality broadband access to West Virginia, and getting our communities connected to high-speed internet means everything. When I was Governor, I made sure West Virginia was in the best position possible to receive this funding so that we could keep modernizing our broadband infrastructure. This funding is an absolute gamechanger and will cover thousands of locations throughout the state, fostering new opportunities, jobs, education, and investment. This doesn’t get done without the Trump Administration, the NTIA approving West Virginia’s final proposal, great partners like Senator Capito, and the countless state and federal stakeholders who made this possible. This historic investment in broadband technology and infrastructure will have a tremendous impact on West Virginia,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-introduces-kidney-care-access-protection-act,Miller Introduces Kidney Care Access Protection Act,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,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) along with Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Kidney Care Access Protection Act (KCAPA). This bipartisan bill will strengthen Medicare’s kidney care benefits by ensuring sustainable reimbursement for dialysis providers, expanding access to patient education resources, and supporting a long-term payment pathway for new therapies and emerging technologies. ""Nearly 4,000 West Virginians are living with kidney failure and rely on dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant to survive. As co-chair of the Congressional Kidney Caucus, I’m proud to introduce the Kidney Care Access Protection Act – a commonsense solution that will bolster access to cutting-edge treatment options while helping kidney care providers weather inflationary pressures,” said Rep. Miller. “I am proud to champion the Kidney Care Access Protection Act. For Americans living with the kidney disease, this legislation would provide access to quality healthcare. This legislation makes critical improvements that ensures patients living with kidney failure can receive life-sustaining care,” said Representative Sewell. ""We thank Congresswomen Miller and Sewell for introducing the Kidney Care Access Protection Act – a bipartisan solution that helps address the structural payment issues that have limited patients’ access to care and innovations for years,” said Hrant Jamgochian, CEO of Dialysis Patient Citizens. “KCP is proud to support this bipartisan legislative effort to protect and expand care choices for individuals living with kidney disease and kidney failure,” said LaVarne A. Burton, Chair-Elect of Kidney Care Partners and President & CEO of the American Kidney Fund (AKF). The nation’s kidney care community thanks Representatives Miller and Sewell for their long-standing commitment to those across the kidney care continuum. Critical innovations in the kidney care space have long lagged behind other chronic disease states, but if passed, this legislation would mark a major step forward in modernizing the nation’s kidney care system,” said Mahesh Krishnan, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair of Kidney Care Partners. A copy of the bill text can be found HERE. Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-west-virginias-approval-for-broadband-funding,Capito Announces West Virginia’s Approval for Broadband Funding,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,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.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statement regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approval of the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the state will soon begin awarding its funding through the BEAD program to begin deploying high-speed internet networks. The funding, which was originally announced by Senator Capito in June 2023, was made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that Senator Capito helped craft. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the Department of Commerce,” Senator Capito said. “This means West Virginia is another step closer to better-connecting our homes, businesses, and classrooms across the state. I have had dozens of conversations with the Administration and our state officials, and while there is still a long road ahead to getting more West Virginians connected, we are well on our way with today’s announcement. I look forward to continuing to help our state in any way that I can as the plan moves its way through the approval process at NIST.” “Congratulations to West Virginia on the approval of its BEAD Final Proposal,” Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth said. “In August, I had the opportunity to visit West Virginia and meet with Senator Capito, the state broadband office, and local providers to discuss the BEAD program and the state’s work to deliver a Final Proposal that embraced the Benefit of the Bargain reforms while addressing West Virginia’s unique connectivity challenges. This trip was invaluable in deepening my understanding of those challenges, and I appreciate Senator Capito’s dedication and longstanding efforts to connect every corner of her state.” ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND ON THE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: The BEAD program, and the funding for it, was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Additionally, Senator Capito has worked diligently to advocate for the creation of this program in the IIJA, while also ensuring accurate mapping data. Specifically, she has raised concerns with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) about the past inaccuracies in their broadband maps, given broadband funding through the IIJA is directly tied to these maps. Following the announcement of the funds in June 2023, Senator Capito penned an op-ed that appeared in outlets across West Virginia to highlight the importance of the funding. Click hereto read the full op-ed. In August 2025, Senator Capito hosted a roundtable discussion on broadband and the BEAD Program with Arielle Roth, Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Senator Capito and Administrator Roth were also joined by federal and state partners, internet service providers, and leaders from across West Virginia. BACKGROUND ON CAPITO EFFORTS TO ENSURE ACCURATE BROADBAND MAPPING: Senator Capito has led efforts in ensuring West Virginia’s broadband maps are as accurate as possible so funding can be directed to the areas that need it most. When the first version of the FCC’s national broadband map came out in November 2022, West Virginia’s underserved and unserved data was far off. West Virginia worked hard to improve the data for the updated map that came out in May 2023. Over 86,000 challenges were accepted and West Virginia was one of the top 10 most improved states. This updated map found that just over 271,000 serviceable locations in West Virginia do not have broadband access. Last November, the FCC announced their fifth iteration of the maps based on data from as recent as June 2024. Senator Capito continues to support the development of the National Broadband Map as the BEAD program continues to progress. A timeline of Senator Capito’s efforts to ensure accurate broadband mapping data and secure this funding can be found here. DETAILS ON THE BEAD PROGRAM: The BEAD Program provides resources to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs. The program, which was created through IIJA, is a federal grant program that aims to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, communities, and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. BEAD prioritizes unserved locations that have no internet access or that only have access under 25/3 Mbps and underserved locations only have access under 100/20 Mbps. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-introduce-visit-usa-act-to-restore-brand-usa-funding-promote-us-tourism,"Capito, Colleagues Introduce VISIT USA Act to Restore Brand USA Funding, Promote U.S. Tourism",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,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. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)—all members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee—have introduced the Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. Brand USA is a public-private partnership charged with promoting America as a premier international travel destination and clearly communicating U.S. visa and entry policies abroad. This legislation will fully fund Brand USA to promote the United States as an international travel destination ahead of several significant events hosted in the U.S., including the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Olympic games. President Trump’s FY 2026 budget request also calls for fully funding Brand USA. “As the United States prepares to host major global events like the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, it is more important than ever that we put our best foot forward to attract international visitors. Tourism is a powerful economic driver for states like West Virginia and communities across the country, supporting local jobs and small businesses. This legislation will allow Brand USA to access existing surplus visa fee revenues, which will in turn help strengthen America’s ability to welcome travelers, promote our communities, and compete on the world stage,” Senator Capito said. “The United States is the third most visited country in the world. As we prepare to host several once-in-a-generation global events—from America250, to the FIFA World Cup, to the 2028 Olympic Games—there has never been a better moment to showcase all that our country has to offer,” Senator Sullivan said. “Restoring Brand USA’s full funding will help us welcome more international visitors, strengthen our tourism economy, and support the thousands of small businesses that make America and Alaska such remarkable places to experience.” “Travel and tourism powers economic growth in communities in Minnesota and across our country,” Senator Klobuchar said. “Our bipartisan legislation will restore funding for Brand USA, providing the resources it needs to continue to support an additional 1.6 million visitors, $6 billion in spending, and nearly 80,000 jobs every year—all at no cost to taxpayers.” “Nevada is a world-class destination with so much to offer, from entertainment and sports to National Parks,” Senator Rosen said. “Our economy relies heavily on international tourism, which is why I’m proud to help introduce this bipartisan legislation to fully restore funding for Brand USA over the next two years and show the world all of the wonderful things we have to offer. At a time when international visitation numbers are down, we need to do everything we can to encourage more tourists to come and visit our wonderful nation.” “This legislation is an important step forward, and we are grateful for Senators Sullivan and Klobuchar for leading this effort,” Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, said. “With the World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, the U.S. has a pivotal chance to capture global attention. By restoring Brand USA’s resources, Congress can help drive new visitors, support jobs nationwide and ensure the United States stands out on the world stage.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-chairman-capito-commends-new-proposed-rules-from-fish-and-wildlife-service,In Case You Missed It: Chairman Capito Commends New Proposed Rules from Fish and Wildlife Service,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) announcement yesterday of four new proposed rules on implementing the Endangered Species Act. These proposed rules will allow the FWS to more thoroughly consider the economic impacts of species protection regulations, providing greater certainly for landowners, energy producers and economic development projects across the country. “I applaud the new proposed rules from the Fish and Wildlife Service, which take a commonsense approach to species protection by considering the best scientific data together with economic and national security impacts. It is important that FWS engage in prompt consultations with other federal agencies, state governments, and project sponsors so that measures that protect species can be applied promptly without delaying important projects. The rules proposed today will help provide the efficiency and certainty that project sponsors need to move forward. I commend Secretary Bergum and Director Nesvik for their leadership in aligning FWS regulations with the Endangered Species Act and ensuring that policies prioritize both species protection and economic growth,” Chairman Capito said. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-meets-delegation-senior-nigerian-officials-regarding,Congressman Moore Meets With Delegation of Senior Nigerian Officials Regarding the Persecution of Christians and Terrorism Threat in Nigeria,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed. During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria. Congressman Moore clearly stated that the United States stands ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria, and that, as President Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution. President Trump does not make idle threats. Congressman Moore will continue monitoring new developments and pushing the Nigerian government to accept the open hand of cooperation to stop the ongoing persecution and violence against Christians and combat the threat terrorist groups pose to the Nigerian population. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria. I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We stand ready to work cooperatively with the Nigerians to help their nation combat the terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants against their population, specifically Christians in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions of Nigeria. The Nigerian government has the chance to strengthen and deepen its relationship with the United States. President Trump and Congress are united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria. I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue.” The delegation included: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – NSA and Leader of the Delegation Her Excellency, Bianca Ojukwu - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kayode Egbetokun - Inspector General of Police Chief Lateef Olasunkami Fagbemi, SAN - Attorney General of the Federation General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede - Chief of Defence Staff Lt. Gen. EAP Undiendeye - Chief of Defence Intelligence Ms. Idayat Hassan - Special Adviser to ONSA Ambassador Ibrahim Babani - Director of Foreign Relations, ONSA Ambassador Nuru Biu - Acting CDA, Embassy of Nigeria Paul Alabi - Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Nigeria ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-shaheen-introduce-nopain-for-veterans-act,"Capito, Shaheen Introduce NOPAIN for Veterans Act",2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,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 Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act. The legislation would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by providing pathways for FDA-approved non-opioid treatments to be included in the VA National Formulary (VANF). “Our veterans deserve the very best care we can provide, including safe and effective options to manage pain without exposing them to unnecessary risk,” Senator Capito said. “By ensuring FDA-approved non-opioid treatments are included on the VA National Formulary, our legislation will make these alternatives easier to prescribe and easier for veterans to access.” “In New Hampshire, we’re finally seeing the tide turn on the opioid epidemic through declining overdose deaths, and that progress has been fueled in part by policies that encourage doctors to prescribe alternatives to opioids for patients struggling with pain management,” Senator Shaheen said. “Last year, CMS implemented the legislation Senator Capito and I got signed into law that encourages use of non-opioid treatments for Medicare patients struggling with pain management – and our veterans deserve equal access to these non-opioid treatment options. This bipartisan legislation would advance veteran health care by maximizing access to safe, effective FDA-approved non-opioid alternatives and furthering efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic.” Cosponsors of the legislation include: U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). The following groups have endorsed the legislation: Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), The American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, and Voices for Non-Opioid Choices. BACKGROUND: Despite the existence of safe and effective, FDA-approved non-opioid alternatives for postoperative and acute pain, legislation is needed to ensure that veterans have access to them through the VANF. In late 2022, the NOPAIN Act, legislation led by Senators Capito and Shaheen, was signed into law to expand Medicare enrollee access to non-opioid alternatives for postoperative pain. This legislation would similarly expand access within the VA system. The legislation Senators Capito and Shaheen introduced today would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by providing pathways for FDA approved non-opioid treatments to be included in the VANF and available for prescribing at all VA facilities. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-asks-witnesses-about-improving-pfas-disposal-policy,Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Improving PFAS Disposal Policy,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Kate Bowers, a Congressional Research Service expert, about the opportunity to use the EPA’s previous work to resolve liability issues with Brownfield sites as a model for addressing PFAS contamination and cleanup. When considering effective disposal standards, Chairman Capito asked Clean Harbors’ Co-Chief Executive Officer Eric Gerstenberg and Leah Pilconis, representing the Associated General Contractors of America, about the most critical guidance that the EPA can include in future PFAS disposal policies. The Chairman directed additional questions to Eric Gerstenberg and Leah Pilconis about capacity concerns at hazardous waste sites and the ways that uncertainty over disposal costs and liability risks are impacting federal infrastructure projects. HIGHLIGHTS: ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS: Chairman Capito: “As I outlined in my opening statement, EPA and Congress worked together to resolve liability issues with Brownfield sites as a model for how we should work together on PFAS contamination. In that case, EPA relied on existing administrative tools to manage third-party contribution risk while Congress considered whether a statutory fix was warranted. The EPA has suggested it might take a similar approach, using settlement agreements to protect entities unintentionally swept into CERCLA liability. My question is, does the EPA’s Brownfields experience offer a useful precedent?” Kate R. Bowers, Supervisory Attorney for the Congressional Research Service: “It may. Prior to the Brownfields Act in 2002, which amended CERCLA, there was no specific exemption codified in statute for what is referred to as bona fide prospective purchasers. So, prior to 2002, EPA used its enforcement discretion just as it’s indicated it intends to do with designated PFAS. And it used that enforcement discretion in a few ways. The Agency had issued guidance and it developed a model agreement for prospective purchasers of contaminated property wherein EPA action had been taken, or was ongoing, or was contemplated. And what EPA then did was enter into prospective purchaser agreements […] So again, there are some similarities to what EPA has indicated it would do with respect to PFAS. Entering into settlement agreements to provide protection from third-party contribution claims. Requiring waivers of rights in settlements with major PRPs would certainly also be options, as EPA has indicated, for limiting the liability of categories of parties.” PROVIDING DISPOSAL CERTAINTY: Chairman Capito: “Without clear federal PFAS disposal standards, landfills are refusing materials due to inconsistent acceptance criteria—we’ve already covered this in all of our statements—routine construction and lack of insurance coverage. Routine construction debris is now being hauled hundreds of miles—imagine that environmental impact—across state lines simply because hazardous waste facilities are the only ones who will accept this material. This policy failure is driving up costs, overwhelming limited hazardous waste capacity and generating unnecessary emissions from long-haul diesel trucks. What do you need to see from EPA’s forthcoming disposal guidance to better manage this pathway?” Leah Pilconis, General Counsel for Associated General Contractors of America: “EPA does have destruction and disposal guidance out now, but it does not give contractors any actionable steps that provide any sort of certainty in the field. Contractors have experience dealing with hazardous materials—lead, asbestos, PCBs, for example. But in that case the construction industry is operating under a well-defined federal EPA playbook, laying out how to manage and dispose—laying out standards. That’s what we need to see from EPA. We need clear, risk-based thresholds. EPA needs to set background levels, we need concentration limits that will tell us and distinguish between restricted and unrestricted uses. Without that, contractors don’t know whether PFAS-impacted soil is actual contamination, or whether it’s acceptable for reuse. We also need clear disposal instructions. Contractors need to know which types of landfills can accept PFAS-impacted materials and under what conditions [...] Without national consistency, clarity, PFAS uncertainty is going to continue to inflate bids, disrupt competition, and increase infrastructure costs for taxpayers.” Eric Gerstenberg, Co-Chief Executive Officer for Clean Harbors: “At Clean Harbors, we’ve done extensive analysis and testing, much of it with the EPA as well as with the Department of War. We’ve outlined criteria in our written testimony—that is the criteria that Leah is referring to—that is needed for the EPA to release standards of thresholds that can be achieved for the safe cleanup and disposal of PFAS. We’ve outlined standards for the high-temperature RCRA thermal incineration. We outlined standards for Subtitle C landfills, as well as Subtitle D landfills, industrial water and drinking water. Those standards are based on science that has been accomplished over the past 20 years researching PFAS. We believe it is now time to layout that guidance, those threshold levels, so that they can be used in the environment to help protect human health and the environment.” NEED FOR PERMANENT GUIDANCE: Chairman Capito: “What I hear bleeding through all of this, and what concerns me, is you hear that guidance was released in 2024. We know that guidance can change from administration to administration, and obviously it hasn’t been specific enough guidance because there’s still a lot of gray area there. So hopefully, working with you all, we can find something that EPA can go to in a very permanent way […] There’s a lot of people in this country that don’t want a “comfort letter” from the EPA, I can tell you that. Click HEREto watch Chairman Capito’s questions. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-supports-confirmation-of-ho-nieh-to-serve-on-nuclear-regulatory-commission,Chairman Capito Supports Confirmation of Ho Nieh to Serve on Nuclear Regulatory Commission,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s floor remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor in support of Ho Nieh’s confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Throughout the confirmation process, Chairman Capito has praised Ho Nieh’s extensive experience in the nuclear field and his previous leadership at the NRC. His background has uniquely prepared him to uphold the NRC’s newly revised mission statement, a change that Chairman Capito helped initiate through the passage of her bill, the ADVANCE Act. Ho Nieh has a proven track record of advancing American nuclear dominance while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety, and his leadership will be an asset to the NRC. Following Chairman Capito’s remarks, the Senate voted to confirm Mr. Nieh’s nomination by a vote of 66-32. Below are the floor remarksof Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “I rise today in support of Ho Nieh’s confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. “Our nation is poised to unleash a nuclear power revival, and a strong NRC, guided by exceptional leadership, is central to enabling the use of nuclear energy. Fully realizing nuclear energy’s potential will improve electric reliability—what I just spoke about in my former remarks—strengthen America’s energy and national security, and drive economic growth. “In 1974, Congress established the NRC to serve as our nation’s independent nuclear safety regulator. In the years since, our nuclear energy sector has matured, technology has advanced and safety has been prioritized. “There is now an opportunity to take that experience and know-how to build a new nuclear future. Doing so mandates a nuclear safety regulator that is ready to meet the moment and to do so by leading with its best attributes. “Those attributes are embodied in the NRC’s Principles of Good Regulation: independence, openness, efficiency, clarity and reliability. Each of these principles is a necessary pillar for the NRC’s work, especially as the NRC implements the consequential tasks that it currently faces. “Last year, in passing my bill, the ADVANCE Act, Congress spoke with an overwhelming bipartisan voice that we must urgently modernize our regulations to prioritize what matters most. And President Trump reinforced that message in May when he issued an Executive Order tasking the Commission with a major reexamination of the NRC’s nuclear safety rules. The ADVANCE Act and President Trump’s Executive Order both empower the Commission to deliver on a vision of deploying more nuclear power and doing so quickly and safely. “As the Commission acts on these directives, it must do so in a way that does not undermine regulatory certainty and works with all stakeholders to make sure the NRC’s efforts are enduring. I am confident that Ho Nieh will carry the Principles of Good Regulation forward as the Commission implements our nation’s nuclear energy policy. “Mr. Nieh has served in a broad range of positions in the NRC and at international nuclear organizations. As the leader of the most consequential office of the NRC—that office is called the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation—he laid out a vision of the NRC’s role to make sure that the safe use of nuclear energy was possible. This set the tone for what the Commission established earlier this year when they revised their Mission Statement, as directed by the ADVANCE Act. “Following his departure from the NRC, Mr. Nieh gained his first-hand experience in understanding the role of regulatory compliance as a senior executive for a large nuclear facility. He also served on loan to the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, the industry’s own nuclear safety watchdog that seeks to promote excellence in nuclear performance. “I support Ho Nieh’s nomination to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission because of his outstanding technical expertise, his real-world knowledge of regulatory compliance, his strong leadership experience and his commitment to executing the recently updated NRC Mission Statement. “I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for his confirmation to the NRC. I yield the floor.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justices-broadband-strategy-drives-statewide-success,Senator Justice’s Broadband Strategy Drives Statewide Success,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"A $250 million Investment of Private, State, and Federal Dollars Makes West Virginia the Top State for Internet Growth Since 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a recent Broadband report that ranks West Virginia as the leading state in the US on internet growth: “The internet is today’s lifeblood: jobs, investment, and opportunity all come when people are connected and online. My administration worked hand in hand with the West Virginia state legislature to invest in an effort that expanded the state’s broadband connectivity and cut through regulatory red tape. This investment is now bearing fruit as West Virginia leads in broadband connectivity faster than anywhere else in the country. I’m thankful for all those who worked with me to pull the rope together because this is good policy at work: plain and simple,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: The report highlights the successes of broadband expansion during his time as Governor. Access to cable or fiber infrastructure has grown by 245% since 2019 Download speeds have increased by 83% since 2022 Upload speeds have increased by 37% since 2022 West Virginia leads the US in internet growth since 2023 The state is in the top six most improved since 2017 Recently, Senator Justice highlighted the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey datashowing West Virginia is leading the nation in closing its digital divide. In 2021, Senator Justice announced a billion-dollar broadband strategy to expand internet across the state. Private investment from internet companies, unspent COVID subsidies, and state surplus money accounted for the $250 million investment originally made by the Justice Administration. Federal money continues to flow into the state further supplementing the project’s growth. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-votes-release-epstein-files-advancing-radical-transparency,"Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files, Advancing Radical Transparency",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore voted for radical transparency, joining his colleagues in passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking an official step towards accountability, transparency, and justice for victims. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “Today, House Republicans took an important step to provide the American people the radical transparency they deserve regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s horrific crimes. I voted to release the files today. This bill continues the Trump Administration's efforts to provide as much information to the public as possible. The Justice Department has already turned over more than 62,000 documents to the House Oversight Committee, and this bill requires the Justice Department to release all remaining documents to the public. Specifically, the bill requires production and release of all documents from Epstein-related investigations and prosecutions, flight logs and travel records, records of all government officials who are referenced in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, entities with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and all related communications. Republicans promised radical transparency, and today we took a concrete step to provide that transparency that the American people deserve.” Congressman Moore stressed that releasing these files is essential to restoring public trust and delivering justice for victims that have suffered for far too long. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-toyotas-453-million-investment-in-buffalo-wva-manufacturing-plant,"Capito Applauds Toyota’s $453 Million Investment in Buffalo, W.Va. Manufacturing Plant",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To view Chairman Capito’s response to Toyota’s investment in West Virginia, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded Toyota’s announcement of a new $423 million investment in their manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, building upon Toyota’s $3.3 billion total investment in West Virginia’s automotive industry. Through this investment, Toyota will add 80 new jobs to the expanded facility in order to increase production of four-cylinder hybrid-compatible engines, sixth-generation hybrid transaxles and rear motor stators. “I am thrilled to learn about Toyota’s latest investment in West Virginia and their ongoing trust in our talented West Virginian auto workers. After visiting Toyota’s plant in Buffalo just last week, I was amazed by the scale of the facilities and Toyota’s dedication to continued growth in our state. I celebrate the addition of 80 more West Virginian jobs to the more than 2,000 jobs that the plant already provides, and I look forward to the continued partnership between Toyota and our state for many years to come,” Chairman Capito said. Earlier this year, Chairman Capito protected auto industry jobs by leading Senate opposition to the Advanced Clean Cars II waiver and spearheading the congressional review process to overturn the harmful policy. Without these efforts, the waiver would have forced the market to transition away from internal combustive engines and hybrids and toward electric vehicles, severely limiting growth opportunities for automotive manufacturing across the nation. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-reintroduce-bill-to-protect-federal-elections,"Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Federal Elections",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,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 Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and their Rules Committee colleagues in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. The bill would ensure States are able to better verify that only American citizens are voting in federal elections by codifying the ability of States to require that an applicant provide proof of American citizenship when registering to vote via mail-in application. “The right to vote, which is a cornerstone of our democracy, is a distinct honor and privilege granted to American citizens. That is why I am proud to help introduce the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, legislation that further protects that right by strengthening states’ ability to ensure only American citizens are voting in federal elections,” Senator Capito said. “Voting in our country is a sacred right that must solely be limited to American citizens. To allow States to uphold this principle should be simple commonsense,” Senator Britt said. “It should not be controversial that States have the legal right to prevent noncitizens – including illegal aliens and o?cial representatives of foreign adversaries – from voting in State and Federal elections. Cities that allow noncitizens to vote in local elections disenfranchise hardworking American citizens, insult those American citizens who came to our country legally and took the time and e?ort to go through the citizenship process, and undermine faith in our entire electoral system – which is a cornerstone of our nation that we cannot allow to crumble. I’m proud to work with Representative Palmer and my Senate colleagues to ensure that we pass this legislation and stand up for the right of Americans – and only Americans – to vote in American elections.” BACKGROUND: In 2024, Washington, D.C., began to allow noncitizens who have been residents for more than 30 days to vote in local elections, opening the door to the possibility that foreign nationals, including embassy sta? from countries such as China and Russia, could be casting ballots at the polls in our nation’s capital. In recent years, cities in Maryland, Vermont, and New York have also passed measures allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. While States have the primary responsibility of overseeing federal elections, the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 – also commonly referred to as the “motor voter law” – lays out certain registration requirements for federal elections. The Citizen Ballot Protection Act relates speci?cally to Section 6 of the NVRA, which requires that each State accept and use the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Section 6 also allows a State to develop and use its own mail voter registration form as long as it meets all of the same criteria the NVRA requires for the federal mail voter registration form. The Citizen Ballot Protection Act simply amends the NVRA to explicitly allow States to put in place a proof of citizenship requirement for both the federal mail voter registration form and any State mail voter registration forms that they might develop. Speci?cally, NVRA states that the federal mail voter registration form: May require only such identifying information (including the signature of the applicant) and other information (including data related to previous voter registration) as is necessary to enable the State election o?cial to assess the eligibility of the applicant to vote. Shall include a statement that speci?es each eligibility requirement (including citizenship), contains an attestation that the applicant meets each requirement, and requires the signature of the applicant under penalty of perjury. May not include “any requirement for notarization or other formal authentication.” State modi?cations to the federal form are reviewed by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Unfortunately, both the Election Assistance Commission and the courts have interpreted the prohibition on “any requirement for notarization or other formal authentication” as precluding e?orts by some States to include a requirement of documentary proof of American citizenship with the federal form. One of the most notable instances of this issue is a 2013 Supreme Court ruling which held that Arizona could not require documentary proof of citizenship on the federal registration form without U.S. Election Assistance Commission approval. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-nominates-30-west-virginians-for-admission-to-us-service-academies,Capito Nominates 30 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,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 announced that she nominated 30 distinguished high school seniors from 12 counties throughout West Virginia to the nation’s military academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the honor of nominating bright and motivated West Virginians for admission to our nation’s premier service academies. This important responsibility is one I look forward to every year because I am so proud of the young people we have here in West Virginia. This year, I was honored to nominate 30 outstanding high school seniors from across the state to the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S Merchant Marine Academy. These young men and women have proven themselves as the best and brightest, and I look forward to seeing them excel in the future,” Senator Capito said. For more information on the academy nomination process, visit Senator Capito’s website here. Senator Capito’s nominees for the services academies are listed below: U.S. Air Force Academy: William N. Barton Kanawha County Elisha A. Greenberg Berkeley County *Also nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and the United States Naval Academy James T. Hadjis Harrison County *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy Zion N. Joseph Monongalia County Scott J. Leonard Jefferson County *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy Michelle M. Maduafokwa Mason County *Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy Aaron A. Stewart Jefferson County *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy August J. Welsh Marshall County U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Liberty G. Mannon Putnam County *Also nominated to United States Naval Academy Austin L. Porta Monongalia County Christopher P. Robbins Jefferson County *Also nominated to United States Naval Academy U.S. Military Academy: Harrison J. Hall Harrison County *Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy Ross W. Hicks Hampshire County Kathryn G. Justice Putnam County Levi J. Maddox Mercer County Hannah D. Phillips Jefferson County Maddox J. Reddington Jefferson County Jacob A. Versino Jefferson County William B. Wojtowicz Hampshire County Daniel N. Yearego Harrison County *Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy U.S. Naval Academy: Brodie J. Baker Marshall County *Also nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Military Academy Elijah A. Baldwin Kanawha County Robert W. Brandmeir Monongalia County Zach S. Granata Kanawha County Timothy M. Hetrick, III Berkeley County *Also nominated to the United States Air Force Academy Joshua S. Roberts Jefferson County *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy Tristan M. Rucker Jefferson County Aiden A. Sacks Berkeley County Chevelle B. Salmons Lincoln County Alyssa B. White Randolph County *Also nominated to the United States Air Force Academy # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-applauds-toyotas-multimillion-dollar-investment-in-buffalo-west-virginia,"Senator Justice Applauds Toyota’s Multimillion Dollar Investment in Buffalo, West Virginia",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating Toyota’s investment announcement in Buffalo, West Virginia: “I’ve said time and time again that West Virginia is a diamond in the rough – it’s great to see companies like Toyota start to catch on. This investment in our state to the tune of $453 million will stimulate our economy, bring about new jobs, and is another shining example of what can be done when you mind the store and get the economics right. I was optimistic when I heard this news in our meeting earlier this year, and I’m excited to see Toyota’s words become a reality in our state. Keep it going, West Virginia!” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: Toyota’s investment in its manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, builds upon its $3.3 billion overall investment in West Virginia. 80 new jobs will be created to increase production of four-cylinder hybrid-compatible engines, sixth-generation hybrid transaxles, and rear motor stators. Earlier this year, Toyota announced an $88 million investment to boost hybrid vehicle output in West Virginia. In 2021, while Governor, Senator Justice worked with Toyota to bring 100 new jobs and a $210 million investment to the West Virginia Plant. At the end of 2021, Toyota announced an additional investment in West Virginia following the success from earlier in the year. President Trump signed an Executive Order calling for companies to bring manufacturing back to the United States. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-introduces-bill-expand-cbps-advanced-training-facility,Congressman Moore Introduces Bill to Expand CBP’s Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry,2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced new legislation authorizing a land transfer between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service (NPS), enabling a long-awaited expansion of the CBP Advanced Training Center (ATC) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The bill transfers 25 acres of currently unusable NPS land to CBP in exchange for 72 acres of CBP land, clearing the final barrier to expanding the ATC’s critical training infrastructure. For years, both the Biden and Trump administrations have supported expanding the Harpers Ferry Advanced Training Center, but existing land boundaries prevented such progress. The new influx of federal agents has made the need even more urgent. The Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry is the only facility in the country dedicated to training CBP’s elite management-level agents. The newly authorized expansion will accommodate increased personnel, enhance operational readiness and training requirements, and support the Trump Administration’s expanded border security mandates. Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement: “With more than 18,000 new Border Patrol agents authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill, this expansion to the Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry is essential. Every new management-level Border Patrol agent will be trained right here in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and our facility must be prepared to meet that mission. This bill gives CBP the resources it needs to train the next generation of border security leadership. This land swap solution strengthens our border, bolsters national security, and brings additional opportunity to West Virginia. Harpers Ferry plays a vital role in preparing the brave men and women who safeguard our nation every day. I am proud to introduce legislation that finally allows this important expansion to move forward.” Joining Congressman Riley M. Moore on this legislation are the following members of Congress: Representatives Carol D. Miller (WV-01), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Mike Simpson (ID-02) “The land swap between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service, which will allow for the expansion of the CBP's Advanced Training Center, is critical to ensuring our agents are equipped with the training and tools necessary to perform their duties effectively. These men and women stand on the front lines of protecting our borders and defending our national sovereignty. This land transfer will enable CBP to enhance and modernize its training operations so they can continue meeting the demands of their mission,"" said Congresswoman Miller (WV-01). “The Department of Homeland Security has seen a surge in recruitment since the last election, as more Americans recognize the importance of its mission,” House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Amodei (NV-02) said. “With the One Big Beautiful Bill mandating 18,000 new CBP agents, the need to expand our training capacity is now. This bill authorizes a responsible and necessary land transfer to ensure our agents are properly trained and fully equipped to carry out our border security priorities and keep our communities safe.” “Due to the Biden administration's radical border policies that opened our southern border and allowed tens of millions of illegal aliens into the United States, there is an urgent need to expand the United States Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Facility. Authorizing this land transfer will provide the brave Border Patrol agents with the necessary training resources to keep our homeland safe. As Chairman of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, I am also pleased that this bill will help preserve a section of the historic Battle of Harpers Ferry battlefield, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the land and history of the site,” Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02) said. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-trump-administrations-proposed-rule-to-update-wotus-definition,Capito Applauds Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule to Update WOTUS Definition,2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to align with the Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett vs. EPA decision. “I applaud the Trump EPA’s proposed rule to make the regulatory definition of waters of the United States consistent with the text of the Clean Water Act. This proposal takes an important step toward providing a clear and legally-sound framework that aligns with the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision and right-sizes federal jurisdiction. I appreciate the Trump EPA’s effort to take public input in developing this proposal, including by holding a listening session in Charleston to allow West Virginians the opportunity to share their perspectives. The proposed rule ensures that only wetlands with a true, continuous connection to jurisdictional waters fall under federal oversight. This action will reduce unnecessary burdens and bring predictability to the landowners, farmers, energy producers, and builders who rely on understandable and workable regulations, while continuing to protect our nation’s water. Today’s announcement is welcomed news, and I look forward to the final WOTUS rule in the coming months,” Chairman Capito said. HISTORY OF CAPITO’S ACTIONS ON WOTUS: In March 2025, Senator Capito issued a statement applauding EPA’s work to begin the public comment process on key elements of the agencies’ future rulemaking to the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS). In October 2023, Senator Capito participated in an EPW Committee hearing on the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down President Biden’s overreaching, illegal WOTUS rule. In August 2023, Senator Capito issued a statement expressing her disappointment that the Biden WOTUS rule was clear regulatory overreach despite the Supreme Court soundly rejecting its ‘waters of the United States’ definition in Sackett v. EPA. In March 2023, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Capito’s Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval that overturns President Biden’s overreaching WOTUS rule by a vote of 53-43. In April 2022, Senator Capito led 45 senators and 154 House members on an amicus curiae brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in the pending case Sackett v. EPA. In May 2023, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of the petitioners and significantly narrowed the authority the federal government has over states and private citizens to regulate “waters of the United States” at the expense of states and private citizens under the Clean Water Act (CWA). In September 2022 and again in May 2023, Senator Capito led her Republican colleagues in introducing comprehensive federal regulatory permitting and project review reform legislation that would have codified the Trump administration’s NWPR definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. In February 2022, Senator Capito led her Republican colleagues on the EPW committee in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor specifically requesting the Biden administration immediately halt plans to finalize a novel definition of WOTUS under the Clean Water Act until after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA. In November 2021, Senator Capito issued a statement expressing her dismay at the announcement of the first step in EPA’s two-step process to replace the Trump administration’s 2020 NWPR and promulgate a new definition of WOTUS. In August 2021, Senator Capito sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan and Jaime Pinkham, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, asking for a more complete and comprehensive stakeholder engagement process regarding repealing and replacing NWPR. Specifically, Senator Capito requested an extended public comment period for receiving recommendations. That letter followed Senator Capito’s previous letter requesting additional clarity on the basis for the decision to repeal and replace NWPR and yet another letter, which she led her Republican colleagues on the committee in sending, requesting increased transparency into the process of repealing NWPR. In July 2021, Michael Connor, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Corps, admitted he wasn’t aware of any specific environmental degradation under NWPR. Senator Capito, along with Senators Cramer, Lummis, Inhofe, and Wicker, also introduced legislation in July 2021 that would codify NWPR. In February 2021, the Senate passed an amendment introduced by Senator Capito that upheld the Trump administration’s NWPR. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-highlights-milcon-va-agriculture-appropriations-wins-for-west-virginia,"Capito Highlights MilCon-VA, Agriculture Appropriations Wins for West Virginia",2025-11-14,2025,2025-11,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.), a senior leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she supported that were included in the recently passed Appropriations bills— Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Additionally, full-year funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was included in the Agriculture Appropriations bills, which will provide much needed certainty for recipients. “I’m so proud of the investments we were able to secure in the recent Appropriations bills. They reflect exactly what Congressionally Directed Spending is supposed to do, which is direct federal resources to projects that meet real needs in our communities and deliver long-term benefits for West Virginians. Whether it’s strengthening the infrastructure that supports our veterans and military families or supporting our first responders, this funding will help move our state forward and improve lives across West Virginia. I look forward to continuing our work to advance more Appropriations bills—including my Labor-HHS bill—and finish the process.” Senator Capito said. CDS Awards Senator Capito Supported Include: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies: Mullens Fire Dept (Wyoming County): $1.5 million to replace flood ridden fire station. Pocahontas Emergency Operations Center (Pocahontas County): $1.5 million to establish a facility that enhances emergency response capabilities within the community while addressing critical safety concerns. Ridgeley Fire Department (Mineral County): $2.8 million to construct a fire station. Poca Public Safety Building (Putnam County): $2.4 million to construct a building to house Poca Police Department, Fire Department, and municipal offices. Nicholas Community Facilities (Nicholas County): $600,000 for renovations to the courthouse and Indian Rocks Park. Sistersville Hospital (Tyler County): $3.6 million to support an expansion at the hospital that will increase bed capacity, with additional in-patient and swing beds. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies CDS: C-130J Apron Expansion project at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base (Kanawha County): $4 million to support the 130th Airlift Wing in its missions flying the C-130J aircraft. Fire Station Support Building at Camp Dawson (Preston County): $1.5 million in Design Funding for a fire and rescue facility to support Camp Dawson as well as search and rescue for public highways that traverse Camp Dawson training areas in Preston County. General Instruction Building at Camp Dawson (Preston County): $1.5 million in Design Funding to support specialized training requirements, including for the West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center (AITEC) which trains Guardsmen nationwide in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response. Other Funding Provisions That Support U.S. Service Members and Veterans: Veterans’ health care: $115.1 billion to support veterans’ medical care, including $59.2 billion for care at VA facilities and $34 billion for care in the community. Veterans’ mental health: Provides $18.9 billion for veterans’ mental health programs and $3.5 billion for programs to prevent homelessness among veterans. Caregivers Program: Provides $3.5 billion for the Caregivers Program. Veterans’ benefits: Provides $263.7 billion for veterans’ benefits including disability compensation, education benefits, and vocational rehabilitation and employment training. Military construction and quality of life projects: Provides $19.7 billion for military construction and family housing projects around the world. This includes $1.9 billion for military family housing and $1.3 billion for barracks, dorms, and other unaccompanied housing for service members. The bill also includes $1.3 billion for quality-of-life projects such as schools, child development centers, hospitals, and dining facilities. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-secures-over-4-million-west-virginia-hospitals,Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals,2025-11-13,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government into the new year along with three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Through the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Congresswoman Miller successfully secured funding for important West Virginia projects. This includes over $2.5 million for the Rivers Health Emergency Department Expansion Project and $1.75 million for the Minnie Hamilton Hospital Renovation Project. These investments are significant victories for West Virginia and will strengthen vital healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that the state’s hardworking first responders and medical professionals have the resources they need to continue serving their communities. “I am grateful that I was able to secure funding for the Rivers Health Emergency Department Expansion Project and the Minnie Hamilton Hospital Renovation Project through the Agriculture Appropriations Bill. These facilities are in critical need of updated infrastructure to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care and resources available. I will continue working with my colleagues in Congress and the Trump Administration to deliver the support West Virginians need and deserve every day,"" said Rep. Carol Miller. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-makes-stops-in-the-eastern-panhandle,PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in the Eastern Panhandle,2025-11-13,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made several stops focused on community and economic development. First, Senator Capito delivered keynote remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Shepherd University’s Agribusiness Center at Tabler Farm. Senator Capito secured over $1 million in Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) funds for this project. “It was a pleasure to participate in today’s ribbon cutting for Shepherd University’s new Agribusiness Center, which I was proud to help secure funding for. This center will not only serve as a model for others to follow, but also as a launchpad for small agricultural businesses, a place where ideas can blossom, and where West Virginians can turn their passion for faming into thriving initiatives,” Senator Capito said. “The new Agribusiness Center at Shepherd University will serve as a hub for academic exploration, entrepreneurial growth, and regional collaboration – benefiting our students, Agricultural Small Business Incubator participants, and the broader agricultural community. We are deeply appreciative to Senator Capito and the dedicated individuals who came together to invest in the future of Shepherd. This facility is a testament to their vision and support of our mission to train the next generation of leaders and model citizens,” Dr. Mary Hendrix, Shepherd University President, said. Next, Senator Capito traveled to Charles Town, W.Va. to participate in a roundtable discussion with mayors from across Jefferson County. During the roundtable, Senator Capito listened to mayors’ priorities for their communities and discussed what she can do in her capacity as a United States Senator to improve local and federal government collaboration. “It was wonderful getting to sit down with Jefferson County leaders today and to hear their priorities and concerns. I am so encouraged by their love for and commitment to their communities. I look forward to continuing to work with them in the years to come to capitalize on all that Jefferson County has to offer,” Senator Capito said. Then, Senator Capito visited CMC Steel in Martinsburg, W.Va. to see the progress on the recycled steel mill currently under construction. Senator Capito has been a longtime champion of this project. “It was great to tour the CMC Steel plant and see the progress they’ve made. Once completed, this plant will be an economic driver in the Eastern Panhandle, and further cement West Virginia as a leader in manufacturing,” Senator Capito said. “CMC is honored to welcome Senator Capito back to CMC Steel West Virginia. CMC’s investment in Berkely County marks an important milestone towards our ongoing commitment to growth and long-term commitment in strengthening West Virginia’s economy through the creation of new, high-quality jobs. We sincerely appreciate the Senator’s steadfast support throughout the construction process as we move into the final stages before production begins in mid-2026,” Christian Fisher, Director of Operations, CMC Steel West Virginia, said. Last, Senator Capito finished the day in Inwood, W.Va. touring the new Inwood Park, which she secured over $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for. “I was excited to see the progress the Berkeley County Commission has made on Inwood Park. This will be a fantastic park that families and people of all ages will be able to enjoy for generations to come,” Senator Capito said. “Senator Capito’s support of the Inwood Park project through the allocation of $1.1 million in Congressional Directed Spending was a critical piece of the funding puzzle that we needed to break ground on the first phase of this future recreation site. We are thankful for Sen. Capito’s support of this quality-of-life project for the Inwood area and are excited to show real progress being made to make this park a reality,” Eddie Gochenour, Berkeley County Commission President, said. Additionally, Senator Capito met with Martinsburg, W.Va. Mayor Kevin Knowles and City Manager Andy Blake to discuss the latest projects, needs, and challenges in the area. Photos from today’s events are included below: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participates in the ribbon cutting ceremony at Shephard University’s Agribusiness Center and Tabler Farm in Shepherdstown, W.Va. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joins the Jefferson County Mayors Roundtable in Charles Town. W.Va. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) meets with Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits the CMC Steel Mill in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Inwood Park in Inwood, W.Va. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-joins-house-republicans-reopening-federal-government,Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,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) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Upon signage by President Donald Trump, the continuing resolution will reopen the government immediately by extending funding through January 30th. The resolution will also provide back pay to all federal workers. Congresswoman Miller released the following statement following the bill's passage: ""I was happy to join my House colleagues in ending the Democrats' hostage takeover of the federal government leading to the longest shutdown in our nation's history. For 43 days, our service members have gone without pay, thousands of federal workers were furloughed, and essential programs, such as SNAP, were left unfunded. The American people deserve a government that works for them. Instead, Democrats used our citizens' safety and security as a bargaining chip for their $1.5 trillion demands. This is disgraceful. House Republicans acted responsibly by passing the original Continuing Resolution in September and continue to put Americans first by passing this new funding bill today,"" said Rep. Carol Miller. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-applauds-successful-house-vote-end-historic-government,Congressman Moore Applauds Successful House Vote to End Historic Government Shutdown,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after the House voted to end the 43-day Schumer Shutdown. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026 that extends funding for most agencies until January 30th, 2026. The measure also includes three full-year funding bills, the Legislative Branch, Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills. The legislation also includes key national security provisions written by Congressman Moore, including language prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch from purchasing compromised technology tied to the Chinese Communist Party. Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement: “The Schumer Shutdown is finally over after the Democrats held the American people hostage for 43 days. Republicans held the line and did not cave to the Democrats’ insane $1.5 Trillion wishlist, including giving healthcare benefits to illegal immigrants. We can now get back to work enacting the America First agenda. I’m also grateful to Chairman Cole for including my language to protect our national security by preventing the VA and Legislative Branch from purchasing harmful technology tied to the Chinese Communist Party.” Major Investments Secured for West Virginia: The legislation not only reopens the federal government, restoring pay for workers and providing stability for families, but also includes major local investments in West Virginia, championed by Congressman Riley M. Moore: $712,500 for a new Preston County Senior Center. The center has vastly outgrown its current facility, and the new location will expand access to vital services for thousands of seniors—including in-home care, meal delivery, and transportation to medical appointments. This investment will strengthen community care and improve quality of life for senior West Virginians. $1,668,750 for the construction of a new Barbour County Ambulance Authority Station. The new facility will enhance emergency response capabilities, expand public safety training programs, and serve as an emergency shelter and distribution site in the event of a natural disaster. This project will ensure first responders have the resources they need to keep West Virginians safe. Congressman Moore’s statement on how these projects are crucial to West Virginia’s infrastructure and constituents: “These are the kinds of investments that matter—projects that save lives, care for our most vulnerable, and strengthen our communities. By ending the Schumer shutdown and passing this bill, we’re putting West Virginia first and delivering real results for the people of the Second District. West Virginians work hard and expect their government to do the same. I’ll continue fighting for solutions that strengthen our economy, and deliver for the great people of the Mountain State.” Watch Congressman Moore deliver his remarks on the House floor during the vote to reopen the government here. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-chairman-capito-and-epa-administrator-zeldin-visit-energy-and-manufacturing-sites-across-west-virginia,PHOTOS: Chairman Capito and EPA Administrator Zeldin Visit Energy and Manufacturing Sites Across West Virginia,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, made stops in Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin. During their visit, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin witnessed the direct impacts of the Republican policy changes under President Trump on the success and growth of West Virginia’s energy and manufacturing industries. First, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin held a West Virginia Energy and Manufacturing RoundTable in Charleston, W.Va. At the roundtable, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin spoke with industry leaders to hear directly about improvements they have seen under the Trump administration’s leadership and further challenges they need addressed. Next, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin traveled to the John Amos Power Plant in Winfield, W.Va. During their visit, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin spoke with the plant’s leaders, who have experienced firsthand the disastrous impact of Democrats’ attack on the American coal industry. Under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership, the EPA has begun the process of eliminating those harmful policies, including the Clean Power Plan 2.0, and restoring investment in coal-fired power. Next, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin visited the Toyota Motors Manufacturing West Virginia in Buffalo, W.Va. During the stop, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin learned more about the plant’s growth in 2025, fueled by their leadership in overturning the Biden administration’s EV mandate earlier this year. This reckless policy would have banned the sale of gas-powered cars across 30% of the U.S. market and eliminated jobs across the automotive industry. Finally, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin traveled to Apple Grove, W.Va. to visit the Nucor Steel plant, as they progress toward becoming fully operational after overcoming harmful government red tape and permitting delays that nearly halted its construction. Nucor’s challenges demonstrate the urgent need for reform to our environmental review and permitting processes, which Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin are both prioritizing. “It was a privilege to host Administrator Zeldin in West Virginia today. Our state and the hardworking, dedicated people who live here contribute so much to our nation’s energy and manufacturing growth. Due to the shared mission and policy priorities of the EPW Committee and the EPA, our state’s energy and manufacturing industries have experienced visible advancements in less than one year, as harmful Democratic policies have been eliminated to reopen doors to progress in West Virginia and across the nation. It was great to see the impact of our efforts first-hand today as we continue our work to unleash West Virginia energy and spur economic development while protecting the environment of our communities,” Chairman Capito said. “Very grateful for Chairman Capito’s amazing, steady leadership, and today’s visit to West Virginia was certainly no exception. Our itinerary showcased the great advancements the state has made in less than a year during the Trump Administration. We saw on full display the manufacturing improvements and increase in energy production taking place right here in West Virginia, due to the Chairman’s efforts and partnership with the Trump EPA. Our agency will continue to work closely with her Senate EPW Committee to dismantle the overly burdensome regulations placed by the Biden Administration to help spur economic growth for ALL Americans while remaining good stewards of our environment,” Administrator Zeldin said. Photos from today’s events are included below: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin host a West Virginia Energy and Manufacturing RoundTable in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at the John Amos Power Plant in Winfield, W.Va. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at the Toyota Motors Manufacturing Plant in Buffalo, W.Va. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at the Nucor Steel Plant in Apple Grove, W.Va. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-cruz-hyde-smith-in-introducing-bill-to-restore-trust-to-the-usps,"Capito Joins Cruz, Hyde-Smith in Introducing Bill to Restore Trust to the USPS",2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,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.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act, legislation to direct the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and the security of postal property. “The U.S. Postal Service plays a central role in many Americans’ day-to-day lives. In recent years however, I’ve heard from countless West Virginians frustrated by delays and widespread mail theft. I am proud to help introduce the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act to help address this issue and increase accountability at the Postal Service,” Senator Capito said. “Mail theft has become a growing concern for Texans who depend on a reliable postal service. I am committed to restoring trust in the USPS by addressing the widespread theft of mail, and this bill will bring us one step closer to achieving that goal,” Senator Cruz said. “We must get a better handle on protecting our postal system from shameless porch pirates and the brazen thieves who target USPS drop boxes. This legislation will force the Postal Service to truly assess losses and threats to the sanctity of our postal system, while also giving Congress a clearer path forward to combat this growing problem,” Senator Hyde-Smith said. BACKGROUND: The report would be submitted annually for five years to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and would detail the measures the Postal Service has taken to combat mail theft. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-reopen-government-pass-three-appropriations-bills,"Capito Votes to Reopen Government, Pass Three Appropriations Bills",2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,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 leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, issued the below statement after voting for a final package that includes a clean continuing resolution until January 30, 2026 and three bipartisan, full-year appropriations bills— Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch. “After 41 days of delay, I’m glad we were able to reach a solution to reopen the government. It shouldn’t have taken this long to do the right thing for the American people. Our goal has always been simple: keep the government open and complete our appropriations process through regular order— the way the Senate is supposed to function. I’m grateful to the Democrats who joined Republicans in voting to do just that. In addition to reopening our government, I am glad we were able to pass three full year Appropriations bills, and I look forward to passing more and completing our work,” Senator Capito said. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-votes-to-end-government-shutdown,Senator Justice Votes to End Government Shutdown,2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Senate Republicans successful passage of a bill to re-open the Government: “This whole episode has been a total wreck for West Virginians and Americans alike. I am happy to see common sense prevail, but it should not take over 40 days of a shutdown to make that happen. I urge the House of Representatives to quickly pass this bill, and encourage my Democrat colleagues to come to the table in good faith as we move forward. We need to put this behind us and get back to the real work of making life better for Americans across the board,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: Since October 1st, Senator Justice has voted over a dozen times to keep the government funded. Recently, Senator Justice voted to provide backpay for furloughed federal employees as well as pay active-duty military members – blocked both times. The government funding measure also includes several projects championed by Senator Justice and Senator Capito to strengthen West Virginia’s communities, healthcare facilities, and military readiness: $1,500,000 for the Pocahontas County Commission to support improvements that enhance emergency management and medical response capabilities. $3,580,000 for Sistersville General Hospital to expand bed capacity and strengthen access to healthcare in rural communities. $1,750,000 for Minnie Hamilton Health System to modernize hospital facilities and improve the delivery of high-quality care in central West Virginia. $602,000 for the Nicholas County Commission to upgrade community facilities and ensure safe, accessible public spaces. $1,500,000 for Camp Dawson to design a new fire station that will enhance fire and rescue capabilities. $1,500,000 for Camp Dawson to design a new training facility supporting specialized instruction for the West Virginia National Guard and its national training mission. $4,000,000 for McLaughlin Air National Guard Base to expand aircraft infrastructure to support new C-130J aircraft and ensure full operational readiness. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-delivers-speech-on-day-39-of-schumer-shutdown,VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech on Day 39 of Schumer Shutdown,2025-11-08,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Senator Capito’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Madam President, “Well, here we are again. Day 39 of the Schumer Shutdown. And what is there to show for it? “Families anxious about their next paycheck, federal workers unsure when they’ll be back on the job, SNAP recipients worried about whether they’ll be able to put food on the table, travelers stranded in airports, veterans facing delays. “The American people don’t deserve this. And West Virginians certainly don’t deserve this. “Yet, instead of ending the shutdown, Democrats have come forward with their so-called ‘offer,’ a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies. “Let me be very clear: this proposal is absurd. “The Democrats’ plan is a $35 billion handout to insurance companies. “It benefits the wealthy, it includes no fraud protections, and it does nothing — absolutely nothing — to lower the actual cost of health care. “While Americans are feeling the consequences of this shutdown, our Democrat colleagues feel the answer is to shovel $35 billion to the insurance industry. “That’s not compassion. That’s fiscal insanity. “And, let’s not forget, these subsidies were born out of the pandemic and from the health care they created and proudly call Obamacare. “Former President Biden’s COVID bonuses were never meant to be permanent. “Democrats themselves set them to expire at the end of this year. “Now, instead of doing their job and reopening the government, Democrats want to make those temporary giveaways permanent. “They want to double down on the failures of Obamacare, a system that they themselves have admitted isn’t working by these irrational demands. “These so-called ‘premium subsidies’ don’t lower the cost of healthcare. They simply shift that cost onto the taxpayer. “And under the Democrats’ proposal, wealthy families, people making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, would now qualify for taxpayer-funded healthcare. “How is that fair to a coal miner in Logan County, or a nurse in Morgantown, or a teacher in Wheeling? “These West Virginians work hard, pay their taxes, and they expect government to live within its means — not hand out bonuses to big insurers and the wealthy. “Meanwhile, because of this Senseless Schumer Shutdown, real people are paying the price. “In my state of West Virginia, thousands of families rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. “Those benefits are at risk because Washington Democrats refuse to act. “Federal employees, park rangers, mine safety inspectors—people who keep our communities safe—they’re being forced to wait, to wonder, and to worry. “In many ways, I don’t what is worse: all those who are forced to sit at home when they would rather be working, or all those such as in law enforcement who have to work without pay. “Both of these circumstances are insulting to so many. “Families trying to fly home for the holidays are seeing longer lines, canceled flights, and growing frustration. “All of this chaos and uncertainty is completely avoidable. “Senate Republicans have made clear: we are ready to negotiate. “We are ready to debate how to actually lower health care costs and increase transparency. “But, we cannot—and will not—negotiate with the government held hostage. “To Leader Schumer and his colleagues: take yes for an answer. “Open the government first. Then let’s have an honest conversation about healthcare, about real solutions that actually help working families. “I’ve talked a lot about the financial cost that this shutdown has brought forth on the American people, but there’s another no-so-hidden cost— one that’s harder to measure. “That’s the uncertainty and anxiety this brings to families and businesses across this country. “The worry of not knowing when your next paycheck will come, when you’ll be able to return to work, when things will go back to normal. “Those costs can’t quite be measured, but they are very, very real. “And, I have a hard time believing my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have truly grasped the impact. Because if they did grasp the impact, they wouldn’t have dragged this out for 39 days. “We can do better. We must do better. We owe that to the men and women we represent. “I am a member of the Appropriations Committee, and I have to say, after too many years of neglect by Senate leadership, we have shown the ability to legislate. “We have passed bills out of committee—including my bill to fund the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, and Labor. “It is historically a challenging bill to pass, but we passed it in committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. “We’ve passed bipartisan bills through committee, we’ve passed three bipartisan bills through the full Senate, and Leader Thune has fulfilled a commitment to bring these bills to the floor, with more to come. “That is what legislators do. “One of the great frustrations to me in this whole process is that members who supported these bills in committee—and on the Senate floor—now aren’t allowing us to move forward to do more. “So today, I urge my Democratic colleagues: stop with the gimmicks. Stop with the political theater. Stop holding the government and the American people hostage to your partisan wish list. “West Virginians don’t want political games. “They want their government open, they want their benefits secure, and they want their leaders focused on results. “Let’s reopen the government, let’s restore certainty, and then let’s do the hard work of reforming healthcare in a way that lowers costs and empowers patients. “That’s what leadership looks like, that’s what governing looks like, and that’s what the American people deserve. “Thank you, Madam President. I yield the floor.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-introduces-resolution-condemning-persecution-christians,Congressman Moore Introduces Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria,2025-11-07,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. This bold decision is a clear message to the world that the United States will never turn a blind eye to our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being martyred for their faith. This resolution draws attention to the horrific persecution Christians face across Nigeria. 50,000-100,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009. At least 7,000 Christians have been killed this year alone - an average of 35 deaths each day. 19,000 churches have been destroyed. Data from Open Doors indicate that more Christians are killed every year in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined. This resolution supports President Trump as he seeks to utilize every tool at the United States’ disposal - diplomatic, economic, humanitarian, and security - to defend Christians in the region. The measure also reaffirms America’s commitment to defending the right of Christians to worship freely without fear of violence, persecution, or death. Earlier this month, Congressman Moore sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump Administration to take “immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” highlighting the nation’s growing reputation as “the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.” President Trump previously designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in 2020, but President Biden removed the designation in 2021. Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement: “This resolution condemns the horrific persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For far too long, the world has turned a blind eye to the suffering of innocent Christians—entire villages destroyed, churches burned, pastors tortured, families torn apart. This grave suffering must end now. I’m calling on all my colleagues - both Republican and Democrat alike - to unite in defense of faith and freedom. The United States must make it clear that we will not tolerate the slaughter of Christians or the persecution of anyone for their belief in Jesus Christ. I want to thank President Trump for his bold and unwavering leadership in defense of Christians in Nigeria. His official designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern will save the lives of thousands of Christians. I am grateful for President Trump’s trust in me to lead this effort in the House alongside Chairman Tom Cole.” Joining Congressman Riley M. Moore on this resolution are the following members of Congress: Representatives Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Mary Miller (IL-15), Andrew Clyde (GA-09, Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Mark Messmer (IN-08), Mark Alford (MO-04), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Barry Moore (AL-01), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Gary Palmer (AL-06), Greg Steube (FL-17), Addison McDowell (NC-06), John James (MI-10), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). “The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is one of the greatest moral crises of our time. For years, radical Islamic terrorists like Boko Haram have murdered, raped, and burned entire villages simply because men, women, and children refused to renounce their faith in Jesus Christ. America cannot be silent in the face of such evil. I’m proud to stand with President Trump, Representative Riley Moore, and the rest of my colleagues supporting this resolution. This isn’t about politics, it’s about principle. Evil triumphs when good men do nothing. We will not look away. We will not be silent. We will stand for the persecuted and fight for their right to live and worship in peace,” Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38) said. “Every day, innocent Christians in Nigeria are brutally attacked, displaced, and murdered simply for their faith in Jesus Christ. This persecution has gone on for too long, and under President Trump’s leadership, it will end. I’m proud to co-sponsor Rep. Riley Moore’s effort to condemn this violence, defend religious freedom, and stand with the Christian communities in Nigeria who are suffering for their faith,” Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) said. “The ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria is one of the most egregious violations of human rights and religious freedom so far this century. We cannot turn a blind eye to our brothers and sisters in Christ being slaughtered and persecuted at the hands of radical Islamists. I fully support President Trump’s decisive action to protect Christians in Nigeria, and I thank Rep. Riley Moore for his strong leadership on this critical matter,” Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) said. “The persecution of Christians in Nigeria is a moral outrage. No government should turn a blind eye to innocent men, women, and children being slaughtered for their faith, and the world cannot look away while believers are hunted. This evil demands truth, not silence—and it must be condemned in Nigeria and across the world,” Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) said. “What’s happening in Nigeria is pure evil,” said Congressman Van Drew. “No one should ever be killed for their faith, yet thousands of innocent Christians are being slaughtered simply because they believe in God. The United States must stand for religious freedom everywhere. I’m proud to be a cosponsor on this important resolution because silence in the face of this kind of persecution makes us complicit,” Congressman Van Drew (NJ-02) said. “I applaud Representative Moore for speaking out against the escalating genocide of Christians. His leadership comes at a critical moment when extremist militants continue to slaughter the most vulnerable while the world ignores the devastation. More than 7,000 Christians have been killed this year alone in Nigeria, making this country the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian. Evil thrives in darkness, and I am grateful to Representative Moore for shining a light on this ongoing atrocity. May God have mercy on these persecuted communities and may He protect them from further annihilation,” Congressman Mark Messmer (IN-08) said. ""The ongoing brutal attacks against Christians in Nigeria should shake every American to the core. We applaud President Trump's move to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. I’m proud to co-lead this resolution with Congressman Moore and our colleagues to help ensure targeted Christian communities receive real protection. We stand ready to fully support decisive action from the Trump Administration to stop these heinous attacks and end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria once and for all,” Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) said. “Over 50,000 Christians in Nigeria have been insensibly slaughtered by the satanic Boko Haram terrorists simply for being Christians,” said Rep. Stutzman. “America is supposed to be the beacon of religious freedom worldwide. It is our responsibility and our duty to step in and stop the senseless killing and protect the innocent. I am proud to stand with President Trump and Congressman Riley Moore in taking action to put an end to this senseless bloodshed,” Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) said. “The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is one of the largest human rights crises happening in our world today. Families are being torn apart and churches burned simply because of their faith. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and Rep. Riley Moore as we continue to confront violence and discrimination at the hands of Islamic terror groups in Nigeria. Faith is not a crime, it’s the cornerstone of freedom, and we must defend it wherever it’s under attack,” Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) said. “I am proud to stand with my good friend Rep. Riley Moore in condemning the evil persecution of Christians in Nigeria by the Islamic terror group Boko Haram. These men and women should be free to worship and serve God without suffering unimaginable violence, seeing their churches and villages burnt to the ground, and fearing for their lives and their children’s lives. Thank you, President Trump, and thank you, Rep. Riley Moore, for standing up for religious freedom everywhere,” Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) said. “I am honored to join President Trump and Congressman Moore’s efforts to save Christians in Nigeria by calling attention to an atrocity that the media has largely ignored. With this resolution, we will put the Nigerian government and Boko Haram on notice that the United States will not stand idly by while Christians are slaughtered. I will always stand up and fight for religious freedom,” said Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA). “The persecution of Christians in Nigeria is unacceptable, and the United States will not remain silent, will not be complacent, and will not turn away while Christians face violence and discrimination for their faith. I commend President Trump and Rep. Riley Moore for leading America in confronting this horrific violence and defending people of faith,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04). “The targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria is not just persecution, it is a violation of human rights that borders on genocide. The United Nations' failure to intervene has allowed this to continue for far too long. Thankfully, President Trump is not allowing the United States to turn a blind eye. I’m proud to stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ by cosponsoring Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution to condemn these violent acts,” Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) said. “The targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria is not just persecution, it is a violation of human rights that borders on genocide. The United Nations' failure to intervene has allowed this to continue for far too long. Thankfully, President Trump is not allowing the United States to turn a blind eye. I’m proud to stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ by cosponsoring Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution to condemn these violent acts,” said Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17). “What is happening in Nigeria, the slaughter of Christians in the region by the Islamic terror group Boko Haram, is a barbaric attempt to suppress Christians around the world. Americans will not stand by as lives are lost in the name of freedom of worship and the right to serve. Every man, woman, and child has the right to pray to our Savior without fear of deadly violence,” Congressman Addison McDowell said. “Standing by as this happens is not an option. It’s not how I was raised, and it is not indicative of America. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and Congressman Riley Moore to draw awareness to the situation in Nigeria and condemn the actions of Boko Haram,” said Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06). “What’s happening to Christians in Nigeria is pure evil. Thousands are being murdered for their faith, churches are being burned to the ground, and the Nigerian government is doing nothing to stop it,” said Congressman Norman. “President Trump had it right when he called this persecution out for what it is. It’s time for America to stand strong again and make clear that we will not sit by while innocent Christians are slaughtered. We must always stand with those who suffer for their faith,” said Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05). The following organizations have endorsed Congressman Riley M. Moore’s resolution: Alliance Defending Freedom International, Catholic Vote, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, Faith and Liberty, American Center for Law and Justice, Eagle Forum, Christian Legal Society, In Defense of Christians, Family Policy Alliance, Christian Employers Alliance, Christian Medical & Dental Associations, Faith & Freedom Coalition, First Liberty, Heritage Action, Kingdom Mission Society, Christian Defense Coalition, Stanton Policy Institute, International Christian Concern, Ambassador Services International, Christian Solidarity International, Global Peace Foundation, Patriot Voices, Open Doors, IRF Secretariat, Shai Fund, Save the Persecuted Christians, Leah Foundation, International Committee on Nigeria, CSW UK, CSW US, and CSW Nigeria, Jubilee Campaign, American Association of Evangelicals (AAE), Set My People Free, Christian Freedom International, Katartismos Global, African Jewish Association, Boat People SOS (BPSOS), Coalition to Abolish Modern-day Slavery in Asia (CAMSA), Friends of Thien Am Monastery, National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), Levant Council of the United States, Saint Nicholas Freedom Group, American Islamic Congress, Anglican Persecuted Church Network, Global Anglican Fellowship Suffering Church Network, Committee for Religious Freedom in Vietnam, For the Martyrs, the Doctor James Dobson Family Institute, Help the Persecuted, International Christian Rescue Mission, Liberty Relief International, the Buddhist Solidarity Association, and the Africa Working Group of the IRF Roundtable. “For far too long, Christians in Nigeria have suffered, with thousands every year losing their lives for simply living out their faith. We applaud and proudly endorse this resolution from Representative Riley Moore as a major step forward in protecting human dignity and religious freedom in Nigeria. Now that the world is watching, there is no better time than now to help our Christian brothers and sisters and put an end to the persecution and horrific violence they have faced,” said Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom at ADF International. “Nigeria has become a kingdom of martyrs, the deadliest place in the world for Christians. The slaughter of more than 52,000 Christians and attacks on more than 20,000 churches by Islamic terrorists makes Nigeria responsible for roughly 82% of all Christians killed worldwide for faith-related reasons. Rep. Riley Moore's new resolution shines a bright light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. By condemning these atrocities and backing President Trump's leadership, Rep. Moore courageously stands with our persecuted brothers and sisters, demanding accountability and action to end this massacre. Together, President Trump and Rep Moore are true guardians of religious freedom.” Kelsey Reinhardt, President and CEO of Catholic Vote said. “Having hosted at our Ministry Center in Washington, DC, the Nigerian delegation for the International Religious Freedom Conference, we learned firsthand the horrors Christians daily face at the hands of Islamic terrorists. We stand in solidarity with Members of Congress to defend Christians in Nigeria against the genocide they are currently experiencing,” Peggy Nienaber, Senior Vice President of Faith and Liberty said. “The American Center for Law and Justice stands with Congressman Moore in condemning the brutal murder of Christians in Nigeria. Every day, innocent men, women, and children are being slaughtered simply because of their faith in Jesus Christ. We will work alongside Congressman Moore and President Trump to stop this murderous religious persecution.” Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice said. “Thousands of Christians in Nigeria are being slaughtered simply for their faith. The United States must stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We thank President Trump for designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and urge all Members of Congress to pass Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution to condemn Nigeria’s actions,” said Kris Ullman, President of Eagle Forum. “In Defense of Christians (IDC) proudly endorses Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The resolution rightly affirms President Trump’s decisive action in designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern—sending a clear message that the United States will hold perpetrators accountable and stand firmly with vulnerable Christian communities. While Nigeria is among the world’s most severe epicenters of anti‑Christian violence, Congressman Moore’s broader work in Congress also highlights a growing and deeply troubling global trend of Christian persecution in Muslim‑majority countries (H.Res.594)—reminding us that America must remain resolute in defending Christians wherever they suffer for their faith,” Richard Ghazal, Executive Director of In Defense of Christians said. “Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution comes at a critical moment. For years, Christians in Nigeria—especially across the Middle Belt—have endured unspeakable violence: churches burned, families massacred, entire villages erased—with little accountability. This resolution not only honors the memory of more than 50,000 Nigerian Christians killed for their faith, it also confronts the impunity that allows such atrocities to persist. Protecting religious freedom must be central to U.S. policy in Nigeria and across Africa. Lasting stability depends on safety and justice for all Nigerians, regardless of faith.” Senator Rick Santorum, Chairman of Patriot Voices said. “The evidence is clear: persecution of Christians in Nigeria is a reality. Freedom of religion or belief is a basic right, and no one should be killed for their faith. As the world debates motives and terminology, as some try to make this an issue for the right or the left, we call on you to remember that behind every statistic is a real person. A father. A mother. A daughter or son. This is an issue everyone should care about. It is an issue about humanity. What is needed now is immediate and concrete action to protect vulnerable people and address the needs of all those affected,” Open Doors said. “For more than a decade, advocates at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable have worked to draw attention to the escalating crisis in Nigeria. Further, In 2019, we supported the launch of IRF Roundtable Nigeria to start working to build religious freedom from the ground up. Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution sends a strong signal that the United States will not ignore systematic attacks on Christians and other vulnerable communities. Ending impunity and ensuring equal protection under the law are essential steps toward stability and peace. We welcome this resolution as a clear statement that America stands with all Nigerians seeking safety, justice, and freedom of belief. IRF Secretariat will continue to support all efforts to build religious freedom, peace, and prosperity there,” Greg Mitchell, Founder & CEO of IRF Secretariat said. “In Nigeria's blood-soaked fields, tens of thousands of Christians have and continue to be slaughtered by jihadists. The world should not avert its eyes while radical Islam devours the faithful. Thank you Congressman Moore and President Trump for shedding light on this issue and their push to end this international travesty,” said Craig DeRoche, President and CEO of the Family Policy Alliance. “The Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) hopes and prays that Christians in Nigeria can worship and live by faith without the threat of persecution. The United States should make a bold stand in protecting vulnerable populations for the sake of religious freedom which is the bedrock of our country,” Brick Lantz, MD, Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics of Christian Medical & Dental Associations said. “Persecuted Christians need the commitment of our lawmakers to protect them when they are facing severe persecution. Representative Moore's resolution and his tireless voice for the persecuted as represented in this resolution, is a powerful sign ensuring Congress stands ready to use every diplomatic, economic, and security tool available. The leadership of President Trump in maintaining Nigeria's Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation, communicating a zero tolerance for that persecution, and the President's pressure on Nigeria by considering every tool at his disposal are crucial to saving Christian lives. This resolution follows this bold leadership,” said Alexei Laushkin, Founder of Kingdom Mission Society. “International Christian Concern is grateful for Congressman Moore’s tireless advocacy on behalf of persecuted Christians in Nigeria. His resolution rightly calls out the jihadist violence that has terrorized Christian communities for decades and honors the memory of more than 50,000 Nigerian Christian martyrs. We thank Congressman Moore for remembering our brothers and sisters in Nigeria and for his steadfast commitment to defending all who suffer persecution for their faith,” International Christian Concern said. “Nigerian Christians face relentless violence—churches burned, villages razed, families slaughtered simply for their faith. Thousands have been killed; countless more displaced. As Hebrews 13:3 commands us: “Remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” This isn’t distant news—these are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Their persecution demands our attention, our prayers, and our action. We cannot remain silent while fellow believers are martyred for the name of Jesus. Supporting Pres. Trump’s efforts to protect Nigerian Christians isn’t political—it’s biblical obedience and Christian solidarity with the suffering Church,” Ambassador Services International said. “Christian Solidarity International is pleased to endorse this important resolution from Representative Riley Moore. The resolution correctly diagnoses two ways in which the Nigerian government enables the massacre of Christians in Nigeria, especially Nigeria’s Middle Belt: 1) the impunity which Fulani militias and other actors who massacre Christians currently enjoy; 2) and the sharia criminal law and blasphemy laws imposed in twelve Nigerian states, which foment anti-Christian sentiment and Muslim supremacy. Importantly, the resolution also identifies returning displaced Christians to their homes as a priority, and encourages the delivery of direct aid to victims of persecution. Hundreds of thousands of Christians from Nigeria’s Middle Belt region are internally displaced, and they are typically overlooked in international aid distributions. The United States can protect Christians in Nigeria, but sustained engagement is key. We support this resolution as a means to make that engagement a reality,” Christian Solidarity International said. “The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) strongly supports Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution condemning the ongoing violence and widespread loss of life in Nigeria. The crisis there is highly complex. It is driven not only by attacks on religious communities but also by ethnic tensions, weak governance, environmental stress, and the manipulation of identity for political gain. These factors have harmed Christian, Muslim, and traditional communities alike. GPF affirms that every person has inherent, God-given dignity, and that freedom of conscience, belief, and religion is a universal right vital to peaceful and thriving societies. As seen in our work across Africa and worldwide, sustainable peace depends on strengthening social cohesion across faiths, promoting principled leadership, and empowering locally grounded solutions that build trust and shared security. This resolution rightly highlights the urgent need to protect vulnerable communities, ensure accountability for violence, and develop long-term strategies to reduce conflict and uphold the rule of law. We are ready to work with diverse partners to promote peace, defend freedom of conscience and belief, and build resilient, inclusive communities in Nigeria,” Global Peace Foundation said. “Shai Fund commends the U.S. government for recognizing the growing persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The suffering of innocent people must not be overlooked. This CPC designation is an important step towards ending the targeted campaign of violence. We urge continued action to protect all people of faith, promote justice for victims, and support lasting peace and freedom for every Nigerian,” Charmaine Hedding, President of Shai Fund said. “We strongly support Rep. Riley Moore’s efforts to spotlight the abduction and forced conversion of Christian women and girls in Nigeria to Islam. His leadership brings critical attention to religious persecution and gender-based violence, urging global action to protect vulnerable communities. By amplifying voices like Leah Sharibu’s, Rep. Moore is advancing human rights, religious freedom, and justice. We urge policymakers to join him in confronting extremism and supporting survivors,” the Leah Foundation said. “We fully support Rep. Riley Moore’s efforts to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria who are being violently attacked, displaced, and killed by radical Fulani militants. These targeted assaults have devastated farming communities, stripping families of their livelihoods and security. Rep. Moore’s leadership is vital in urging international and legislative action to protect religious minorities, restore stability, and hold perpetrators accountable. His voice is helping ensure that these atrocities are not ignored,” the International Committee on Nigeria said. “We welcome Nigeria’s redesignation as a CPC and endorse this resolution, which will assist in ensuring that the suffering of Christian communities in central and northern Nigeria, which has persisted for decades, is finally addressed decisively, and that their plight will continue receiving the international focus it has long merited. We reiterate our appeal to the government of Nigeria to view the CPC designation as an encouragement to address the mass killings, forcible displacement and land seizures in northern and central Nigeria, and the systematic discrimination and violations in Shari’a states, with greater urgency. We also urge the Nigerian authorities, once again, to engage positively with this process, and to view it as an opportunity to secure the assistance needed to trace and hold funders, facilitators and perpetrators of religion-related violations to account, and to close the protection gap by tackling every source of insecurity definitively,” CSW UK, CSW US, and CSW Nigeria said. “Jubilee Campaign welcomes the resolution by Congressman Riley Moore. It ensures that the re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern does not just remain a statement but a reality - using the tools provided by the designation to hold perpetrators of violence and attacks against Christians accountable and to put an end to the escalating violence, including torture, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and forced religious conversions. We welcome the call for the repeal of the egregious anti-blasphemy laws and release of prisoners of conscience and the call for protection and humanitarian support coordination for IDPs.” “While the world has understood the violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and bands of Islamist Fulani militants have been allowed to carry out violent attacks with impunity, including executions and inhuman and degrading treatment of civilians [cutting of limbs], the burning of homes and places of worship, kidnapping and enslavement of women and girls and forced religious conversions, Leah Sharibu one notable case. Rep. Riley’s resolution shows the way for accountability and a much needed cessation of the violence,” the Jubilee Campaign said. “Thank you for this urgent action. We must stop the murder and genocide of our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and around the world as violent Islam accelerates. Not on our watch,” said Kelly M. Kullberg, General Secretary, of American Association of Evangelicals (AAE). ""Christians in Nigeria are suffering severe persecution. Rep. Riley Moore's Congressional Resolution clearly outlines the strong actions that need to be taken. Nigeria's officials need to be held accountable. Abolish blasphemy laws. Punish militant Islamist murderers. Justice for victims,"" said Wendy Wright, President of Christian Freedom International. “Not just for years, but for decades, Christians in Nigeria have suffered severe persecution and deprivation, victims of a genocidal jihad that seeks to establish a state cleansed of all Christians. Congressman Riley Moore’s resolution provides a roadmap for action in keeping with President Trump’s declaration of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. We thank God that the cries of our brothers and sisters in Nigeria are being heard. . . and answered,” said Faith McDonnell, Director of Advocacy, Katartismos Global. “Considering the ongoing escalation of atrocities against Christians in Nigeria, we support its being designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Nigeria should not have been taken off the CPC list in the first place. We also call for the application of severe sanctions against its government to send a strong message to all regimes and non-state actors that are persecuting Christians and members of other religions worldwide,” said Dr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, President and CEO of Boat People SOS (BPSOS). ""The country of Nigeria, a critical emerging core international leader, is facing an extinction level event in the areas of unalienable rights, human dignity, real diversity, and economic prosperity. A Nigeria free from terror and violent ethnoreligious hatred can significantly benefit the entirety of its population and all of Africa. President Trump leadership, and Rep. Moore's resolution provides essential foundational elements to build a future for a free and prosperous Nigeria, all of Africa, and the world.” Father John Anderson, President of Saint Nicholas Freedom Group. “The Levant Council believes that the persecution and suffering of Christians in Nigeria cannot be viewed separately from the plight of Christians, Druze, Alawites, and other minorities in Syria. These are all manifestations of the same jihadist ideology — one that rejects coexistence and, ironically, continues to gain empowerment from parts of the West. Jihadism does not spread slowly like a virus; rather, with the support its leaders are receiving on world stages, it expands rapidly — like a microwave. An act against jihadism in one place is, therefore, an act against it everywhere,” Dr. Tamim Khromachou, President of Levant Council of the United States said. ""As Buddhists peacefully advocating for freedom of religion or belief for all, we stand with our brothers and sisters from all religions to call on the US Government to take concrete actions against the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. CPC designation is the first concrete action. We fully endorse Congressman Riley Moore's Congressional Resolution,” said Ms. Minh-Luong Nguyen, Co-founder and Coordinator of the Buddhist Solidarity Association. “It is not by coincidence that victims of human trafficking disproportionately came from persecuted religious or indigenous communities. Traffickers clearly know how to exploit the vulnerability of these communities and often enjoy the support or collusion of government officials. According to Walk Free’s 2023 Global Slavery Index, Nigeria is ranked fifth out of 51 countries in Africa in terms of prevalence of modern slavery. Designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern may also shine the international spotlight on the scourge of human trafficking in that country,” said the Coalition to Abolish Modern-day Slavery in Asia (CAMSA) ""Being indigenous Christians facing severe persecution in Vietnam, we would like to express empathy and solidarity with our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria. We strongly support the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The free world, led by the United States, should take actions to stop the ongoing gross violations of religious freedom in that country,” said Y Phic Hdok, Co-founder & Coordinator of Montagnards Stand for Justice (MSFJ). ""We are Hmong Christians seeking UN protection in Thailand; we were persecuted in Vietnam for having resisted the government’s order to abandon our Christian faith. We applaud and endorse Rep. Riley Moore's Congressional Resolution to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for its ongoing, severe and systematic violations of religious freedom against Christians in that country,"" said Giang A Chin, Coordinator of Hmong for Human Rights. “Having effectively advocated for the CPC designation of communist Vietnam in 2005 and 2006, we know that this designation carries weight with regimes that engage in ongoing, systematic and severe persecution of people of faith. We endorse the Congressional Resolution initiated by Congressman Riley Moor,” said Helen Nguyen, Co-founder of the Committee for Religious Freedom in Vietnam. “There is a jihad surging across Africa. Christians are being slaughtered. We must put a stop to the massacres,” said Charles Jacob, President of the African Jewish Alliance “The persecution of Christians in Nigeria is one of the most urgent human-rights crises of our time, and it’s long past time the world stopped looking away. I’m grateful to Rep. Moore for his leadership and for taking action to protect persecuted Christians when so many have stayed silent. His resolution is a crucial step toward real accountability,” said Founding President, Gia Chacon with For the Martyrs. “The Friends of Thien Am Buddhist Monastery express our full support for Congressman Riley Moore's Congressional Resolution. Our mission is committed to peacefully advocating for freedom of religion or belief for all, we stand in solidarity with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds. We urge the U.S. Government to take meaningful steps to address the grave persecution faced by Christians in Nigeria, beginning with the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC),” said Tanya Nguyen-Do, Founder of Friends of Thien AM Buddhist Group. “We were stunned when former Secretary Blinken decided to remove Nigeria from the CPC list hours before his plane landed in the country. We did not receive an adequate answer as to why this took place. The violence against Christians has taken place in more than one Nigerian Administration as well with very few attackers arrested,tried or convicted. Nigeria currently suffers from a lack of accountability from the Security Services who have a history of poor response to the events when they take place to the tepid responses by the Government. So why are they afraid of being held responsible for what is taking place within their borders? We applaud and appreciate Congressman Moore for speaking up on behalf of the Christians in Nigeria,” said Scott Morgan with the Africa Working Group. “What we are witnessing in Nigeria is the result of years of marginalization of Christians. The current level of violence is downstream of shutting Christians out, blasphemy laws, and conflict. I am glad to see Represent Moore recognize the suffering of this weakened Christian population,” said Joshua Youssef, President & CEO of Help the Persecuted. For more on this issue, see Congressman Moore’s previous work on Nigeria: · The Congressman’s first ever floorspeech, in which he highlighted the plight of Nigerian Christians; · The Congressman’sletter calling for Secretary Marco Rubio to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern; · The Congressman’stweet thanking President Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern; · The Congressman’sinterview with Laura Ingraham; · The Congressman’sinterview with Maria Bartiromo; · The Congressman’sinterview on Fox and Friends; · The Congressman’sinterview with Stuart Varney; · The Congressman’sinterview with Kayleigh McEnany; · The Congressman’sinterview with Dinesh D’Souza; · The Congressman’sinterview with Raymond Arroyo; · The Congressman’sinterview with Mario Nawfal; · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the killing of a Nigerian pastor and kidnapping of 20 Nigerian Christians · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the Nigerian Army accusing a pastor of stoking division for warning of an impending attack that left a dozen Christians dead; · The Congressman’stwitter thread highlighting the state of persecution in Nigeria and announcing his letter calling for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern; · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the massacre of Nigerian Christians on Palm Sunday; ·The Congressman’s speech at CPAC’s Ending Christian Persecution Summit. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-legislation-restore-normal-trade-relations-key,"Miller, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore Normal Trade Relations with Key Countries",2025-11-06,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,WV,Carol D. Miller,M001205,miller.house.gov,miller,https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – This week, Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), together with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation that eliminates the outdated Jackson-Vanik Amendment, restoring normal trade relations with key Central Asian partners. ""It is essential we strengthen America’s trade relationships with Central Asian countries to ensure that all of our nations can thrive economically. The Jackson-Vanik Amendment is a relic of the Cold War that hinders our growing partnerships in the region. Granting Central Asian allies Permanent Normal Trade Relations reaffirms our commitment to building lasting economic agreements grounded in shared prosperity and a collective vision for a more stable and interconnected global economy. I look forward to continuing these conversations with President Trump and my colleagues in Congress,"" said Rep. Miller. ""The Jackson-Vanik Amendment is an antiquated law that no longer applies to many countries, like Kazakhstan, that could be key to America's economic and strategic interests in Central Asia. By rolling back this outdated policy, we could modernize our trade practices, promote greater economic cooperation, increase investment opportunities, and strengthen our relationships in the region. It’s long past time we got rid of Jackson-Vanik and brought U.S. trade partnerships in Central Asia into the 21st century,""said Rep. Panetta. “What was once a useful tool to coerce the Soviet Union into improving its treatment of Soviet Jews and minority groups, today the Jackson-Vanik amendment is an outdated policy that is holding back our partnerships with important countries in Central Asia. This bipartisan legislation is an opportunity to redefine our relationship with the region and advance America’s economic and national security interests,"" said Sen. Murphy. “Central Asia is rich in natural resources and is a strategically critical region for the U.S. Unfortunately, Central Asia is still subject to outdated, Cold War-era trade restrictions that prevent any permanent investment and hinder American trade and prosperity. It’s past time that we get rid of these outdated restrictions and I’m proud to work with my colleagues on a bill that will repeal Jackson-Vanik and unleash the full potential of American relationships with Central Asia,"" said Sen. Daines. “As a volatile Russia and an increasingly aggressive China pursue their own interests across the globe, the U.S. offers Central Asian nations the opportunity to work with an equal partner. Removing outdated Jackson-Vanik restrictions on our partners will pave the way for a new era of economic cooperation in Central Asia. I am proud to introduce this bill in support for President Trump’s efforts to build a secure and prosperous future for the U.S. and our C5+1 partners,”said Sen. Risch. “America’s partnerships with the strategically vital economies of Central Asia are strong and growing, but we also must incentivize long-term U.S. investments as China and Russia continue to pursue malign tactics and predatory programs. That is why I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill to terminate trade restrictions that have long hindered America’s engagement in this region. I look forward to helping unlock the full potential of our collaboration with Central Asia,” said Sen. Shaheen. Background The Jackson-Vanik Amendment, part of the 1974 Trade Act, is a Cold War–era policy that restricts normal trade relations with certain former nonmarket economies based on outdated emigration rules. Countries subjected to the Jackson-Vanik Amendment must be granted normal trade relations on an annual basis. Although Congress has repealed its application for most nations, it still applies to several Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, despite broad support for its removal. Since their liberation from the Soviet Union, Central Asian nations have made overhauling reforms to establish good governance and join the global economy. Central Asia is rich with natural resources that we currently largely source from China and Russia. Repealing Jackson-Vanik will give U.S. investors more certainty to forge robust partnerships with these nations to strengthen our supply chains and reiterate our commitment to forge healthy partnerships. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-hickenlooper-peters-moran-cheer-unanimous-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-boost-broadband-supply-chain,"Capito, Hickenlooper, Peters, Moran Cheer Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Boost Broadband Supply Chain",2025-11-06,2025,2025-11,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.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act to increase broadband supply chain transparency through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make sure federal broadband programs stay on track. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday night and will need to pass the House of Representatives before being signed into law. “In order to effectively connect our communities, it’s critical that our federal agencies work to address any potential problems that would slow or hinder this process of deployment. I’m thrilled that the NET Act passed, bringing us closer to being able to monitor the supply chain so these crucial projects can be executed in a timely manner,” Senator Capito said. “Supply chain disruptions hold back our efforts to connect every household to affordable, high-speed internet,” Senator Hickenlooper said. “Senate passage brings us a step closer to ensuring broadband projects from our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are completed on time.” “Resilient, efficient supply chains are essential to keeping prices low and ensuring Americans can get the products they need, and that includes broadband internet,” Senator Peters said. “This bipartisan bill would fortify the investments we made in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand high-speed, affordable internet by identifying issues in the broadband supply chain early, before they impact American businesses, workers, and consumers. I’ll continue to fight for high-speed internet access for all Michiganders.” “Rural communities in Kansas and across the country rely heavily on access to high-speed internet,” Senator Moran said. “In this digital age, the success of family farms, businesses and even health care in rural America can depend on reliable internet. Adding transparency to the supply chains that support broadband infrastructure projects will help speed up the rollout of programs designed to increase internet activity for rural communities. I’m pleased by the passage of the NET Act in the Senate, and I urge the House of Representatives to approve this important legislation.” Previous supply chain disruptions have delayed broadband infrastructure projects. A lack of transparency into the health of the telecommunications supply chain may contribute to future equipment shortages as federal broadband programs prioritize high-speed, reliable, and accessible networks. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested billions to jumpstart broadband projects nationwide. This bill would help to identify supply chain issues earlier so they can be addressed with less impact on these ongoing projects. Specifically, the bill would require the FCC’s Communications Marketplace Report to describe to Congress the impact of supply chain disruptions on the timely completion or deployment of broadband infrastructure projects. Full text of the bill is available here. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-announces-2025-service-academy-nominees,Senator Justice Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees,2025-11-05,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his announcement of West Virginia students nominated to attend the United States Service Academies: “I couldn’t be prouder of these outstanding young West Virginians. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service truly embody the best of our state. I have the upmost confidence that they will make West Virginia proud, and they will continue to have my full support. Good luck to our fantastic 2025 service academy nominees,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: 2025 Service Academy Nominees U.S. Military Academy at West Point Brodie Baker, John Marshall High School (Marshall County) Robert Brandmeir, University High School (Monongalia County) James Hadjis, Bridgeport High School (Harrison County) Harrison Hall, Bridgeport High School (Harrison County) Ross Hicks, Keyser High School (Hampshire County) Kathryn Justice, Hurricane High School (Lincoln County) Scott Leonard, Jefferson High School (Berkeley County) Levi Maddox, PikeView High School, (Mercer County) Maddox Reddington, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) Alexander Ringkamp, Spring Valley High School (Wayne County) Aaron Stewart, Faith Christian Academy (Jefferson County) Vance Tuttle, Washington High School (Jefferson County) William Wojtowicz, Moorefield High (Hampshire County) Jacob Versino, St. James School (Jefferson County) Daniel Yearego, Bridgeport High School (Harrison County) U.S. Air Force Academy Elijah Baldwin, Riverside High School, (Kanawha County) William Barton, Charleston Catholic High School (Kanawha County) Elisha Greenberg, Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) James Hadjis, Bridgeport High School (Harrison County) Timothy Hetrick, Musselman High School (Berkeley County) Zion Joseph, Morgantown High School, (Monongalia County) Seth Karnes, Home Schooled (Upshur County) Scott Leonard, Jefferson High School (Berkeley County) Michelle Maduafokwa, Point Pleasant High School (Mason County) Joshua Roberts, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) Aiden Sacks, Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) Chevelle Salmons, Lincoln County High School (Lincoln County) Wyatt Stanley, Princeton Senior High School (Mercer County) Aaron Stewart, Faith Christian Academy (Jefferson County) Jacob Versino, St. James School (Jefferson County) U.S. Naval Academy Brodie Baker, John Marshall High School (Marshall County) Elijah Baldwin, Riverside High School, (Kanawha County) Hunter Bigelow, Fairmont Senior High School (Marion County) Robert Brandmeir, University High School (Monongalia County) Elisha Greenberg, Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) Timothy Hetrick, Musselman High School (Berkeley County) Michelle Maduafokwa, Point Pleasant High School (Mason County) Liberty Mannon, Cabell-Midland High School (Putnam County) Christopher Robbins, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) Joshua Roberts, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) Tristan Rucker, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) Aidan Sacks, Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) Chevelle Salmons, Lincoln County High School (Lincoln County) Alyssa White, Elkins High School (Randolph County) Hector Zavala, Faith Christian Academy (Jefferson County) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Liberty Mannon, Cabell-Midland High School (Putnam County) Dylan Milla, Keyser High School (Mineral County) Christian Park, Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) Christopher Robbins, Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-fox-business,VIDEO: Capito Joins FOX Business,2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined “Mornings with Maria” on FOX Business. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SHUTDOWN: “This week, there will be at least five Democrats, like there have been a few over the last several weeks, that will want to exert their will, come to their senses, open the government so we can begin this negotiation…whatever it is, I believe this week could be the week. I don’t have a full sense of when, but there are a lot of negotiations across party lines to talk about the appropriations process, how important it is. I’m hopeful that is what’s going to be the impetuous that pulls us out of this. We’ve had an option for the last thirty-five days to open the government. All this angst of who’s getting paid and what’s happening to government services should have never happened. By this time, we could’ve had a negotiated settlement on the health care premiums, but instead, the Democrats decided, under Chuck Schumer’s leadership, to force the American people into a very painful situation.” ON REFORMING THE BROKEN OBAMACARE SYSTEM: “Reform has to be a part of this…We’ve been pushing for [reforms] for years that we think will push the price and the premium down…We need to fix this issue. There needs to be participation from every side of the aisle, government, the health care industry, insurance companies, pharmaceuticals, all of us need to come together to work on health inflation. That’s what’s getting lost in this argument. We’re saying, how are we going to meet these large increases, but let’s meet the challenge of pulling those increases down, that’s what we as Republicans are about.” ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TRADE DEALS: “I support the president advantaging the American worker with reciprocal trade. My state of West Virginia was hollowed out by NAFTA and other trade agreements, where we were disadvantaged, and we lost a lot of industry and a lot of jobs. I want to see that get back to an equilibrium, that’s what the president is trying to do. I believe once this all settles, and the uncertainty has been too lengthy here, if the president settles this all out like you see him doing with Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, and others, what you’re going to see is the American worker’s wages going up, more work available, more jobs available… [West Virginia] is an energy state. We have coal, natural gas, wind, geothermal. Anytime you’re bringing jobs back into the United States, any time you’re creating industries, you’re creating a need for more energy. That’s right where West Virginia’s wheelhouse is. [Manufacturing industries] are being revitalized already because of what the president has done and what is anticipated that he will do.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-the-hill-sunday-with-chris-stirewalt,VIDEO: Capito Joins “The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt”,2025-11-02,2025,2025-11,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined “The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt” on NewsNation. HIGHLIGHTS: ON WHEN THE SHUTDOWN MIGHT END: “We only need five Democrats to come to their senses and say yes, reopen the government and then we can begin to negotiate. Setting that aside, which is very frustrating with the thirteen times we’ve voted on this, I think with SNAP benefits expiring, I think the other side is looking at themselves and realizing there’s forty million families and people across the nation that are really feeling that, along with the stoppages that you see at the airports. This isn’t a political game anymore. This is hurting people and we need to reopen the government.” ON ACA PREMIUM SUBSIDIES: “Healthcare is very personal, as you know, to every single family, so this is important. This is 74,000 West Virginians who have the subsidies. The enhances subsidies are smaller and were put into effect by the Democrats in 2022, meant to expire. Now, people are beginning to rely on them as we probably knew that that would happen. I am open to looking at a way to reform this system, to move it forward, and to get passed this logjam. Yes, we’ve had many conversations, some give and take, that’s what we’re supposed to be doing, but we’re not going to get anywhere until we have the government open.” ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TRADE DEALS: “I think what President Trump is trying to do here is advantage the American worker. He feels, and I feel, have been disadvantaged because of unfair trade practices over decades. So, he was just in Asia where he struck deals. He had huge talks with the Chinese. I think all of this is going to lay to rest. The president is nailing these [trade deals] down daily and I think once those do get nailed down, our agriculture products will be more advantaged…you’ll see other things like supply chains loosen up.” ON COMBATTING DRUG TRAFFICKING: “West Virginia, as you know, has been highly affected by the drug trafficking and fentanyl that has flooded into this country. Particularly in my state, this has cost many lives and a lot of sorrow all across the state. So, I support the president taking narco terrorists in international waters, which he’s doing with the intelligence that he has and that they’re gathering as we speak…I believe the president is protecting this country by taking out those that are trafficking fentanyl into this country and killing Americans.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-applauds-president-trumps-decision-designate-nigeria-country,"Congressman Moore applauds President Trump’s decision to Designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” will lead effort to investigate rampant Christian persecution",2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore applauds President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to the alarming and ongoing persecution of Christians across the country. President Trump also asked Congressman Moore, alongside House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, to lead an investigation into the slaughtering of Christians in Nigeria. Earlier this month, Congressman Moore sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump Administration to take “immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” highlighting the nation’s growing reputation as “the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.” More than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone—an average of 35 per day—with hundreds more kidnapped, tortured, or displaced by extremist groups such as Boko Haram, ISIS West Africa, and the Fulani militants. Reports indicate that between 50,000 and 100,000 Christians have been killed and more than 19,000 Christian churches have been attacked or destroyed since 2009. Data from Open Doors indicate that more Christians are killed every year in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined. President Trump previously designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in 2020, but President Biden removed the designation in 2021. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “I want to sincerely thank President Trump for his incredible leadership and decisive action to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Nigeria has become ground zero for Christian martyrdom and I am proud to have been leading the effort in Congress to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being slaughtered since I was first sworn into Congress. Nigeria is, by far, the deadliest country in the world to be a Christian. I have been calling for this designation since my first floor speech in April, where I highlighted the plight of Christians in Muslim majority countries. I then introduced H.Res. 594 in July to further draw attention to these atrocities against our brothers and sisters in Christ. More than 7,000 Christians have been martyred this year alone—an average of 35 every day. This designation is a critical first step in holding the Nigerian government accountable for engaging in and tolerating particularly severe violations of religious freedom, including doing nothing to stop mass killings targeting Christians and upholding its blasphemy laws that disproportionately target Christians. I am grateful that the President has asked Chairman Tom Cole and me to work through the Appropriations Committee to ensure that Nigeria receives the international attention, pressure, and accountability it urgently needs. This CPC designation sends a clear message: the United States will not turn a blind eye as Christians are slaughtered, and we stand ready to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ worldwide.” For more on this issue, see Congressman Moore’s previous work on Nigeria: · The Congressman’s first ever floorspeech, in which he highlighted the plight of Nigerian Christians; · The Congressman’sletter calling for Secretary Marco Rubio to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern; · The Congressman’sinterview with Laura Ingraham; · The Congressman’sinterview with Maria Bartiromo; · The Congressman’sinterview on Fox and Friends; · The Congressman’sinterview with Stuart Varney; · The Congressman’sinterview with Kayleigh McEnany; · The Congressman’sinterview on RSBN; · The Congressman’sinterview on Varney & Co; · The Congressman’sinterview with Raymond Arroyo; · The Congressman’sinterview with Mario Nawfal; · The Congressman’sinterview on the LOOPcast; · The Congressman’sinterview with Catholic Frequency; · The Congressman’sinterview on TimCast · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the killing of a Nigerian pastor and kidnapping of 20 Nigerian Christians · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the Nigerian Army accusing a pastor of stoking division for warning of an impending attack that left a dozen Christians dead; · The Congressman’stwitter thread highlighting the state of persecution in Nigeria and announcing his letter calling for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern; · The Congressman’stweet highlighting the massacre of Nigerian Christians on Palm Sunday; ·The Congressman’s speech at CPAC’s Ending Christian Persecution Summit. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/epw-committee-advances-nominations-resolutions-and-bipartisan-legislation-at-business-meeting,"EPW Committee Advances Nominations, Resolutions, and Bipartisan Legislation at Business Meeting",2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led abusiness meeting where the EPW Committee favorably reported pending nominations, and approved committee resolutions and bipartisan legislation. Nominees favorably reported by the EPW Committee: Jeffrey Hall to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency by a vote of 10-9 Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by a vote of 13-6 Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency by a vote of 10-9 Mitch Graves to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority by a vote of 10-9 Jeff Hagood to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority by a vote of 10-9 Randall Jones to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority by a vote of 10-9 Arthur Graham to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority by a vote of 10-9 Legislation approved by the EPW Committee: S.2082 – Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025 by a vote of 16-3 S.2235 – Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 by voice vote S.2741 – Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 by voice vote S.3022 – Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act by voice vote S.2110 – REUSE Act of 2025 by voice vote S.2878 – Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act by voice vote S.287 – Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act by voice vote S.2319 – a bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the ""Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building"" by voice vote Committee Resolutions to approve prospectuses from the General Services Administration approved by the EPW Committee: A prospectus providing for the repair and alteration project for the Ronald Reagan Building Complex for the full replacement of the fire alarm system and completion of targeted fire protection and life safety repairs/upgrades by voice vote A prospectus providing for the repair and alteration project for the Ronald Reagan Federal Office Building for the repair of the existing curtain wall systems and skylight over the atrium by a vote of 10-9 A prospectus providing for the repair and alteration project for the Ronald Reagan Federal Office Building to serve as a new consolidated Headquarters for the U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation by a vote of 10-9 Below is the opening statementof Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “I want to thank my colleagues for attending today’s business meeting to vote on seven nominations, three committee resolutions, and eight pieces of legislation. “First, we will consider the nominations pending before the Committee of Jeffrey Hall and Doug Troutman to be assistant administrators at the Environmental Protection Agency; Ho Neih to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and four nominees to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, which will return the board to a working quorum. Each of these nominees is well qualified and I urge my colleagues to support their nominations. “We will also consider three committee resolutions related to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., and eight pieces of legislation. The three committee resolutions approve prospectuses from the General Services Administration for repairs and alterations at the Ronald Reagan Building. Two of these prospectuses address important repairs immediately needed at the building. The final prospectus is the GSA’s proposed plan to replace the current FBI Headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building with a renovated space at the Ronald Reagan Building. “This approach addresses the needs and mission of the FBI and utilizes an existing federal building with a reasonable investment and renovation, instead of significant expense and time waiting for new construction. I believe the GSA’s plan is a responsible and efficient way to address this year’s long problem. “Finally, the bills we will consider today are largely bipartisan measures drafted by a variety of members of the committee…I want to thank all our members for their work on these bills, and I am proud that this Committee can continue its bipartisan work on passing legislation.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-bloombergtv,VIDEO: Capito Joins BloombergTV,2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined BloombergTV’s “Balance of Power” to discuss the ongoing shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON VICE PRESIDENT VANCE AT REPUBLICAN POLICY LUNCH: “It’s always productive to have the vice president. He wanted to reemphasize that opening the government is the most sensible, easiest, sanest way to begin negotiations after we open the government. He’s very supportive of the position that many of us have taken. I think he feels as strongly about it as we do…It was a comprehensive visit, but it really reinforced to me anyway that we have this country set on a path to really bring more prosperity to the American worker and that’s a very uniting principle for us.” ON SENATOR HAWLEY’S BILL TO FUND SNAP DURING THE SHUTDOWN: “The simple answer here is that if you reopen the government all of these [funding] issues go away. Now that we’re getting into 29 days, it’s really beginning to wear on the American people. You take my state of West Virginia, 18% of our households have a SNAP benefit. I think of the young, single mother with children, that’s a frightening aspect that she might not have the money to feed her children, or the disabled, or an elderly couple. These are real human problems that honestly, Chuck Schumer can pontificate on the floor about how it’s John Thune’s fault… I don’t think the American people care whose fault it is. Reopening the government is the simplest, easiest way to proceed. I am on Josh Hawley’s bill because of the heavy impacts on my state…if his bill were to come to the floor, I’m a cosponsor now, I would vote for it.” ON RETURNING TO REGULAR ORDER APPROPRIATIONS: “I want to have President Trump’s priorities in the appropriations process, I want to have my priorities in the appropriations process…I would rather see us go through the appropriations process on the floor, like Senator Thune has brought to the floor, which by the way, Senator Schumer never did the year before, so we can actually do the bipartisan work that we do so well on appropriations. We’ve worked on these bills before and their exceedingly important to make sure that President Trump gets the priorities that he has and that we share with him into the appropriating cycle.” ON THE SHUTDOWN’S IMPACTS: “A shutdown asks people to skip not just one paycheck, now we’re into two paychecks, these are families, these are people that have obligations. It’s such a disservice not just to the air traffic controllers, but to every single federal employee, which in my state are quite a few. Not to mention the troops, the Coast Guard, the TSA agents, all of these folks. Simply open the government, get the money flowing to those that are working and provide the services. Let’s drop the politics of a shutdown. I don’t think it’s working for Senator Schumer.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-applauds-west-virginia-internet-growth,Senator Justice Applauds West Virginia Internet Growth,2025-10-28,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a report listing West Virginia as the state with the highest increase of internet connected households between 2023-2024: “Pushing to connect more of our people to the rest of the world is a game changer in every way: Jobs, industry, education – you name it. We face unique challenges in getting connected and online, and there is still work to be done, but the progress we’ve made so far is nothing short of amazing. I worked hard to modernize our state as Governor, and it is great to see that work pay off as more and more West Virginians gain access to the world wide web,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: Data released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows West Virginia is leading the nation in closing its digital divide. The data shows the state achieved the largest percentage point increase in household internet connectivity between 2023 and 2024. The study notes that while some states are trailing others, West Virginia is “making steady improvements year over year,” showing the digital divide is closing rapidly. In 2021, Senator Justice announced a billion-dollar broadband strategy to expand internet across the state. Read more from WVNews ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-op-ed-how-shutdown-impacting-mountaineers,Miller's Op-Ed: How the Shutdown is Impacting Mountaineers,2025-10-24,2025,2025-10,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 the below op-ed discussing the ongoing federal government shutdown and the effect it is having on West Virginians. ""All too often in Washington, politicians make decisions without understanding the real-world consequences for everyday Americans. We are witnessing that in real time with the ongoing government shutdown led by Senator Schumer and the Democrats, who have once again chosen to put political agendas ahead of the livelihoods of their constituents. Instead of working to fund essential programs that keep our government agencies running, they have prioritized policies that benefit illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans. Meanwhile, men and women across the nation, especially in rural West Virginia, are bearing the cost. With government operations stalled, families are losing access to vital services, paychecks are being delayed, and small businesses and farms are struggling to make ends meet as support programs remain frozen. Mountaineers, in particular, will bear the burden of the left’s misplaced priorities, facing delays or even denials in flood insurance and disaster assistance. After the severe flooding that struck West Virginia earlier this year, it’s deeply concerning that so many families and farmers are now left without the coverage and support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods. This failure will directly harm family-owned farms and rural landowners who depend on these programs to recover and rebuild when disaster strikes. The current, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the House prioritizes the needs of our farmers and ensures that resources stay where they belong, which is supporting hardworking Americans, not illegal immigrants. While House Republicans have done our job, Democrats in the Senate would rather play political games and punish American workers than pass the same type of measure they supported more than a dozen times under the Biden Administration. On top of the lack of flood insurance and other disaster relief resources, tens of thousands of Mountaineers are now going without pay. West Virginia is home to more than 37,000 federal employees, with over 25,000 of them living right here in my district. As long as the government remains shut down, these dedicated public servants will continue to miss paychecks and struggle to support themselves and their families. This nonsense must end. We need to reopen the government and stand up for the people who work tirelessly to serve our communities. Small businesses will also feel the devastating impact of this shutdown. West Virginia is proud to be home to more than 100,000 small businesses, making up over 98% of all businesses in our state. These entrepreneurs are the backbone of our communities, driving local economies and creating jobs. Yet during uncertain times like this, they’re losing access to critical SBA loans, federal contracts, and other forms of support they rely on to stay afloat. Without this assistance, local economies across West Virginia face serious risk, and hardworking small business owners are left to bear the burden of the left’s dysfunction. West Virginians know the value of hard work, faith, and community. They show up every day, even when Washington doesn’t. This shutdown is far more than a political standoff, it’s a failure to put the American people first. It’s time to restore common sense and reopen the government so we can focus on the principles that built this nation."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-visits-mason-and-cabell-counties,PHOTOS: Capito Visits Mason and Cabell Counties,2025-10-24,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made several stops in Mason and Cabell counties. First, Senator Capito traveled to Ashton, W.Va., where she toured Artis’ Sitra test range and viewed a live fire demonstration of the active protection system, Sentinel. Senator Capito has long championed Active Protection Systems (APS), which Artis tests at its site in West Virginia. “It was great to be with the Artis team today in Ashton and to see first-hand their incredible Active Protection Systems. These systems are vital to our national security, and I am proud that West Virginia plays a role in their development. I will continue to champion American companies like Artis that work to ensure we are well-equipped to face twenty-first century security challenges,” Senator Capito said. “Artis is honored to welcome Senator Capito to the Artis West Virginia test range to witness live-fire tests of our Sentinel active protection system. As the war in Ukraine has made clear, protecting our troops from killer drones and highly proliferated missiles is essential on the modern battlefield. With Sentinel, West Virginia is leading the way with the world’s most capable and sophisticated protection system to defeat these threats, allowing our troops to accomplish their missions and come home. This West Virginia range has been a vital and central component to the development of this highly advanced capability, which we at Artis are now proud to demonstrate to the Senator,” Keith Brendley, Artis CEO said. Next, Senator Capito stopped in Apple Grove, W.Va. to see the progress on the construction at the Nucor Steel site and to meet with key executives from the Nucor team. “I had a wonderful time meeting with the Nucor team and seeing the progress at the Apple Grove facility. Nucor’s historic investment in West Virginia not only brings good paying jobs to the region, but puts our state at center stage in supporting critical infrastructure and national security efforts in the future,” Senator Capito said. “The Nucor team extends our sincere appreciation to Senator Capito for her continued support of our West Virginia sheet mill project. We are proud of the progress made since her visit last fall. Construction is now approximately two-thirds complete and the project remains on schedule to begin ramping up by the end of 2026. We appreciated the opportunity to host Senator Capito and her team again today and share how this investment is already creating opportunities and strengthening our local communities,” Johnny Jacobs, Vice President and General Manager of Nucor Steel West Virginia, said. Last, Senator Capito traveled to Huntington, W.Va. to join Marshall University First Lady Alys Smith at the third annual Women Warriors Summit. The summit’s mission is to provide a platform for all women in West Virginia to access developmental empowerment opportunities and build meaningful relationships that enable them to foster professional and personal growth. “I’m grateful to First Lady Alys Smith for her invitation to join in today’s Women Warriors Summit and celebrate the incredible, hardworking women from across our state. This is a wonderful initiative, and I look forward to continuing to support it in the years to come,” Senator Capito said. Photos from today’s events are included below: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Artis’ test site in Ashton, W.Va. on Friday, October 24, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits the Nucor Steel plant in Apple Grove, W.Va. on Friday, October 24, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) with Hoda Kotb at the Women Warriors Summit in Huntington, W.Va. on Friday, October 24, 2025. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) with Marshall University First Lady Alys Smith at the Women Warriors Summit in Huntington, W.Va. on Friday, October 24, 2025. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-participates-in-epw-chemical-safety-subcommittee-hearing,Chairman Capito Participates in EPW Chemical Safety Subcommittee Hearing,2025-10-23,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee hearing examining the beneficial use and regulation of chemicals. During the subcommittee hearing, Chairman Capito asked about the process of new chemical reviews in the United States and how that impacts innovation and competitiveness, and spoke about the importance of addressing PFAS in drinking water. HIGHLIGHTS: AMERICAN CHEMICAL COMPETITIVENESS: Chairman Capito: “When the EPA consistently imposes restrictions that go well beyond what's required in other nations, it can raise some questions. So, we're seeing innovative chemicals approved in countries, and you mentioned this, with robust safety programs, like the European Union or Japan, but they face burdensome restrictions here, and so it can't be commercialized in the United States. So, from your perspective as a global manufacturer, when the U.S. imposes more restrictive conditions than Europe or other major markets, and takes longer to do it, how does that affect where you choose to invest and to make your new chemical developments?” Peter Huntsman, President and CEO, Huntsman Corporation: “Well, today we have some 450, best of my knowledge, about 450 products that are in the pipeline, waiting approval right now, under TSCA. About 10% of those are expected to be approved within the 90 day time period, about 40% of those will go longer than one year. Some of those will go to, sometimes, up to two to three years. You take some of these same formulations and downstream applications and so forth to a country like China, and they will put a high priority where they will get it done within a 90 day time period. The government will give you incentives to build, to innovate, and to invest locally, and literally, in the time that you can get approved in the United States, you can be up and manufacturing that product in another country.” INNOVATION IN NEW CHEMICAL DEVELOPMENT: Chairman Capito: “To clarify, it's not an international race to the bottom in terms of safety and innovation. It's really the opposite. Innovation can, and many times I think the goal is more safety in developing new chemicals. Would you agree with that? Peter Huntsman, President and CEO, Huntsman Corporation: “Absolutely, our scrutiny that we're under today in new chemical development, forget for just a second about the issues around government approvals, but the trial attorneys and the multi-hundred-billion-dollar industry that exists on suing the chemical industry when it gets it wrong, is such an enormous incentive. When we come up with new products today, I believe that in my 40 years in this industry, versus where we were 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, it's like everything else in our economy. It's cleaner, it's more innovative, it's better, it's more thorough. Our scientific data and analysis is better today than it's ever been. So no, it's not a race to the bottom, but it is a race on speed, and it is a race on how quickly you can innovate and get to the next phase.” ADDRESSING PFAS: “I will have to say, as chair of the full committee, and with our subcommittee chair here, I have, over the years, expressed and had great concerns over PFAS in our drinking water. It's something that we tried to reach an agreement on, I did with former Chair Carper last year, to try to get a bipartisan bill to help with this issue. My state has been affected by this and so, all of you can be very helpful to helping us get a bipartisan agreement here, because this problem is not going away. It hasn't been addressed, I don't think, as aggressively as I think that we can and should. So, I'm publicly pledging, as I have many times in the past, to work to make sure that your 20 grandchildren and my nine grandchildren can have that safe drinking water that they deserve.” Click HEREto watch Chairman Capito’s questions. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-to-consider-tennessee-valley-authority-nominees,Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Tennessee Valley Authority Nominees,2025-10-22,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led ahearing to consider the nominations of Mitch Graves, Jeff Hagood, Randall Jones, and Arthur Graham to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Below is the opening statement of Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Today we’re going to hear from four nominees, Mitch Graves, Jeff Hagood, Randy Jones, and Art Graham to serve as members of the TVA’s Board of Directors, and it is well past time that we’ve had this hearing and started to fill up the Board of Directors with great talent. I look forward to learning more about each one of your goals and priorities today. “In 1933, Congress passed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act, which established the TVA as a federally owned public utility to serve the people of the Tennessee Valley across seven Southeastern states. The law charges TVA with three primary roles: providing electricity, managing the Tennessee River system, and assisting with economic development efforts. “If confirmed, the nominees before us will be required to support and uphold each of these fundamental responsibilities of TVA, which have served the people of the Tennessee Valley very well for decades. In particular, I have seen the positive impacts of TVA’s economic development efforts in the Appalachia region and hope the nominees will continue to prioritize those activities. “TVA’s mission to provide affordable and reliable electricity is no small challenge and vital to the well-being of its customers. Today, TVA is the third largest electricity generator in the United States, providing energy to more than 10 million people and 800,000 businesses across the Tennessee Valley, in partnership with 153 local power companies. “The families and businesses that call the Tennessee Valley home fund TVA’s operations through their energy bills, and in return, these customers expect affordable and reliable energy. “The Tennessee Valley is forecasted to, over the next decade, need a dramatic increase of between 30 and 80 percent of its current power generation capacity to meet rising demand. To meet this growing demand, the Board will have to make strategic long term investment decisions to ensure adequate future capacity while maintaining reasonable and affordable electricity bills for its customers. No small task. “However, to move forward with these vital planning and investment decisions, the TVA Board of Directors needs a quorum. Without a quorum, TVA is currently unable to conduct the full range of business necessary to support the people of the Tennessee Valley. Confirming these nominees to the Board will enable TVA to move forward with planning new power generation capacity, approving large power load applications to support economic development, and other important actions like approving the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan. “Now, turning to our witnesses today. First, we will hear from two nominees that call Tennessee home, Mr. Graves and Mr. Hagood. Mr. Graves is currently the CEO of West Cancer Center and has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership positions. Mr. Graves also serves on the board of Memphis Light, Gas, and Water, of which he is a past chair. Mr. Hagood is an attorney with a wide range of experiences in business across the legal, athletics, real estate, and agriculture industries. “Next, Mr. Jones of Alabama will deliver his testimony. Mr. Jones is the long-time owner of a highly successful insurance agency, and currently serves on the City of Guntersville Electric Board. “Finally, we will hear from Mr. Graham from Florida, a chemical engineer by training. He brings 15 years of experience as a member, and three-time Chair of the Florida Public Service Commission, and he is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. “The diverse backgrounds and experiences these nominees would bring to the Board will position TVA to make effective long-term decisions. I look forward to hearing more about each nominee’s priorities for the Board and how they would work to have a positive impact for the people of the Tennessee Valley.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-fox-news-sunday,"VIDEO: Capito Joins ""FOX News Sunday""",2025-10-19,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined ""FOX News Sunday"" with Shannon Bream to discuss the Schumer Shutdown and national security issues. HIGHLIGHTS: ON REPUBLICANS PROTECTING THE FILIBUSTER: “We’re not going to drop the filibuster. It wouldn’t pass, number one. I signed a letter in 2017 I would not vote to get rid of the filibuster. The simple vote here is to simply open the government. We have a bipartisan measure that has no strings attached to it, except for a seven-week extension of government funding. That’s the easy part here. To say that Republicans are obstructing doesn’t even pass the laugh test, in my opinion.” ON DEMOCRATS PLAYING POLITICS WITH GOVERNMENT FUNDING: “I think it’s very obvious what’s going on here, the politics of this. Senator Schumer has already said, ‘this is getting better for us every day.’ That’s the game they’re playing and now it’s really impacting a lot of people all across this country.” ON REPUBLICANS OFFERING DEMOCRATS A VOTE ON ACA SUBSIDIES: “John Thune tweeted on Friday and he’s said this numerous times in his speeches on the floor, and also to the press, that we’re ready to talk about healthcare, to talk about the system they created, to talk about Obamacare that is now unaffordable, which we knew it would be when we voted against it several years ago. Senator Thune has said numerous times that we will talk about this, but he’s not going to let the government be held hostage and hijacked over an issue.” ON A POTENTIAL DEAL BETWEEN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA: “I think the president is hoping that by getting Putin to the table again that he can reach some kind of agreement. He has reiterated numerous times, no war, stop the killing, we need peace. This is what the president really feels. You can see what he did in the Middle East and I think that gives him good momentum.” ON COMBATTING THE DRUG CARTELS: “I think the basic thing that the president is going after is something that really hits my state quite deeply, and that is the narco-terrorism that goes on, the fentanyl that’s coming into this country and killing people, killing them in droves.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-joins-fox-news-the-sunday-briefing,VIDEO: Capito Joins Fox News’ “The Sunday Briefing”,2025-10-13,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Fox News Channel’s “The Sunday Briefing.” HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SHUTDOWN’S IMPACTS ON FEDERAL WORKERS AND SERVICE MEMBERS: “What you see as we’re edging up to people missing their paychecks, some people losing their jobs, obviously the intensity is growing here, as it should’ve been on October 1st. I think we will reach a pressure point here, but to me, the simple thing is to reopen the government…in a C.R. that’s been voted for numerous times in the past, very simple till the middle of November…If it’s so obvious that we want our troops to be paid, the simple thing to do is reopen the government in a way that we’ve done many, many times in the past. I’m really pleased that President Trump, and I heard Vice President Vance talking about this this morning, have found the dollars to pay our troops, but there’s a lot of others, the Coast Guard, TSA, and other vital government services that are in peril here. We have low-income people, women and children looking for nutrition programs, SNAP benefits, we could go on and on here. This is not something that should be in political hands like has been with the Schumer Shutdown…when we have so many people that are now wondering how they’re going to pay their car payment, their grocery bill.” ON ACA PREMIUM SUBSIDIES: “Here’s the irony of what Senator Schumer is saying, numerous Republicans, including myself, have said repeatedly that some of the premium subsidies are absolutely essential. West Virginia has 67,000 people who are on these subsidies who by no other way could afford, in some cases, any kind of insurance. That’s important to me. Many of us have expressed that interest, so the negotiations have already begun. The president has talked about this, the Vice President has talked about this. I think this is totally a political game so Senator Schumer and the Democrats can stiffen their spine and their supporters, but it’s at the expense of so many people. Let’s look at what they’re asking for, $1.5 trillion worth of more spending…So are they going to wait this out until November 1st? We could negotiate this and have an answer by then, but not while the government is closed.” ON THE ISRAEL-HAMAS PEACE DEAL: “What we’re looking at in the next 24 hours with what’s happening in Israel and Gaza is nothing short of a miracle. I think everybody in that region had a part to play, but certainly President Trump and his team have done a magnificent job and I think we should celebrate those hostages being released.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-video-capito-joins-bloombergtv,In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Joins BloombergTV,2025-10-10,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined BloombergTV’s “Balance of Power” yesterday to provide an update on the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON REPUBLICANS WORKING TO END THE SHUTDOWN: “I hope so. I’m always an optimist, but unfortunately…Senator Schumer and others are content to try to reap the political benefit they’re seeing from a shutdown. I think we should be working, and we’re going to be working through what would’ve been a week for us to be back in our home districts. I think it’s right and proper that we’d be back here in D.C…Definitely conversations are happening, we all want to see the government opened, and we have a very simple fix to this, just simply open it with a seven-week extension and no-strings-attached. That’s what’s been offered six times and rejected. We’re going to keep moving forward like this because I think it’s the simplest, most understandable, easiest way for us to get back to our business…This nonpayment of our troops and federal employees is another pressure point that comes October the 15th so I’m hoping we do a very simple reopen the government.” ON ACA PREMIUM SUBSIDIES: “If you look at what Senator Thune has said on the Senate floor numerous times, he has said to the Democrats and to anybody who’s listening, we’re willing to negotiate and look at these subsidies, but we have to have the government open. That’s a simple proposition. What blows back to me is, ‘there’s no trust.’ I disagree with that. I think our Leader is very trustworthy and is a man of his word and he will do this. He’s told us he will do this…I have 67,000 West Virginians who this is going to impact, so we need to get to the business of opening the government and then getting to the business of trying to find a solution here.” ON THE SHUTDOWN’S IMPACTS ON RURAL AIRPORTS: “We do have several of these airports in our state. My latest information is that, particularly when we’re looking at the Clarksburg airport because that’s who I most recently talked with, that Secretary Duffy has said there’s going to be funding there to keep these Essential Air Services going. It is critical to rural America, to other places that are not easy to get in and out of and that’s pretty much my whole state. We want to keep that air service going.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-votes-to-pass-national-defense-authorization-act,Senator Justice Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act,2025-10-10,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act. The annual NDAA provides for military readiness and supports members of our armed forces: “We always need to have the backs of our troops: plain and simple. The NDAA supports our troops and their families, strengthens our readiness, and ensures our military remains the most effective fighting force in the world. My vote to pass the NDAA isn’t just a vote – it represents my commitment to the men and women in uniform who keep our country safe,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: The FY2026 NDAA in West Virginia: Authorizes the Pentagon to officially establish and maintain an “Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory,” also known as the Ridge Runner military exercise led by the West Virginia National Guard. This exercise brings significant economic benefits to the state of West Virginia while increasing the military readiness of U.S. forces. Establishes in law the soldier-inspired innovation program, Catalyst Pathfinder, which was created in West Virginia as a way to accelerate Army technological innovation and save taxpayer money. This West Virginia-based program is already present at numerous Army installations, allowing soldiers to engineer their own innovative solutions to a wide variety of challenges. Requires the Navy to take action in planning for newer, more effective waterborne security barriers that protect bases and ships from threats. These barriers are manufactured in Wyoming County. Directs the Pentagon to address shortfalls in the production of critical chemicals that are required for the production of munitions and are produced in West Virginia. Authorizes funding for the Design of a new Squadron Operations Facility at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, which will support the base’s C-130J mission. Encourages the Pentagon to invest in the design and planning of important new updates to deep space radio telescopes such as the Next-Generation VLA and the Green Bank Telescope. Encourages continued investments in the domestic supply for strategic minerals and materials, including graphite, which is produced in West Virginia. GENERAL NDAA HIGHLIGHTS: Pay Raise for our troops: Authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for service members. Munitions: Requires a plan to implement critical munitions requirements to ensure our forces have the stockpiles they need for long-term preparedness. Pentagon Reform: Includes numerous provisions to improve efficiency and support audit efforts. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-support-troops-secure-west-virginia-priorities,"Capito Votes to Support Troops, Secure West Virginia Priorities",2025-10-09,2025,2025-10,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.) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation supports service members and their families, strengthens military readiness, and enhances national security. Several provisions Senator Capito advocated for or championed were included in this legislation and stand to benefit West Virginia. “Ensuring our service members have the tools they need to carry out their missions is one of Congress’ most significant responsibilities. This legislation supports our troops and their families, reforms antiquated processes at the Pentagon, and makes much-needed strides in reinvigorating our defense industrial base. I was proud to once again secure the inclusion of provisions that support West Virginia’s role in our national defense, and to work with my colleagues in the Senate to pass this incredibly important legislation, as we have for decades,” Senator Capito said. THE NDAA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS THAT BENEFIT WEST VIRGINIA: Authorizes the Pentagon to officially establish and maintain an “Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory,” also known as the Ridge Runner military exercise led by the West Virginia National Guard. This exercise brings significant economic benefits to the state of West Virginia while increasing the military readiness of U.S. forces. Establishes in law the soldier-inspired innovation program, Catalyst Pathfinder, which was created in West Virginia as a way to accelerate Army technological innovation and save taxpayer money. This West Virginia-based program is already present at numerous Army installations, allowing soldiers to engineer their own innovative solutions to a wide variety of challenges. Requires the Navy to take action in planning for newer, more effective waterborne security barriers that protect bases and ships from threats. These barriers are manufactured in Wyoming County. Directs the Pentagon to address shortfalls in the production of critical chemicals that are required for the production of munitions and are produced in West Virginia. Authorizes funding for the Design of a new Squadron Operations Facility at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, which will support the base’s C-130J mission. Encourages the Pentagon to invest in the design and planning of important new updates to deep space radio telescopes such as the Next-Generation VLA and the Green Bank Telescope. Encourages continued investments in the domestic supply for strategic minerals and materials, including graphite, which is produced in West Virginia. ADDITIONAL NDAA HIGHLIGHTS: The bill authorizes $878.7 billion for the Department, and a total National Defense topline of $924.7 billion. This is a more than $30 billion increase over the President’s Budget Request. Pay Raise: Authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for service members. Munitions: Requires a plan to implement critical munitions requirements to ensure our forces have the stockpiles they need for long-term preparedness. Pentagon Reform: Includes numerous provisions to improve efficiency and support audit efforts. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-calls-for-an-end-to-the-schumer-shutdown-on-cnns-inside-politics,VIDEO: Capito Calls for an End to the Schumer Shutdown on CNN’s Inside Politics,2025-10-09,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined CNN’s Dana Bash on Inside Politics to discuss the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON DEMOCRATS KEEPING THE GOVERNMENT CLOSED: “The simple thing here is to reopen the government…To me, that’s the simplest way, and would’ve been on October 1st, to not worry about who’s going to miss a paycheck…other people are getting entangled into this, our troops and others, through no fault of their own. Our leader, Senator Thune, has said we will begin negotiations on this matter as soon as you reopen the government…So it’s just a political exercise. Chuck Schumer said that today, ‘every day gets better for us.’ Who’s us? The Democrat Party, not our troops, our border patrol agents, and those who depend on services from our country.” ON FINDING A SOLUTION FOR ACA PREMIUM SUBSIDIES: “What I say to [West Virginians] is what I’ve been saying to the Democrats, and many of us have, including Senator Thune…we will negotiate on this. The president has talked about wanting to find a solution. Dr. Oz has been with me at our policy lunches to talk about trying to find solutions for this…We know that there needs to be reforms and that’s the issue they refuse to actually talk about and consider. I want to protect my West Virginia small business owners and beauticians and barbers and small mom and pop shops. This is incredibly important to me that they get healthcare…Let’s open the government and enter into negotiations.” ON REPUBLICANS GIVING DEMOCRATS A SIMPLE PATH TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT: “This is a very simple fix. The House passed a simple fix, no-strings-attached at all, to open the government for seven weeks. Chuck Schumer is on record saying, ‘every day gets better for us.’ Who’s he talking about? He’s talking about his political future and his political party. This shouldn’t be a party thing. I voted during the Biden administration consistently on this very same bill, as did they…It’s gamesmanship for their party because we’re offering a simple solution, of which three of their Democrat members agree with.” ON PROTECTING THE FILIBUSTER: “Many of us signed a letter under President Trump’s first administration saying we would not break the filibuster. Remember, the Democrats did that too, and you want to talk about lack of trust, then they turned around and voted to break the filibuster. I’m not going to vote to break the filibuster, and I don’t believe the votes are there to do that. It sounds like an easy fix, but we’re talking about setting generations of policy, good policy, and minority rights aside and I’m not going to be party to that.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-asks-nominees-about-improving-new-chemical-reviews-american-nuclear-leadership,"Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About Improving New Chemical Reviews, American Nuclear Leadership",2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,Shelley Moore Capito,C001047,www.capito.senate.gov,capito,https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Douglas Troutman about reforming the EPA’s new chemical review process and the agency’s commitment to work with Congress on addressing Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) shortfalls through bipartisan legislation. Additionally, Chairman Capito asked Ho Nieh about the experience and perspective he would bring to the NRC and the importance of American nuclear leadership. HIGHLIGHTS: NEW CHEMICAL REVIEWS: Chairman Capito: “If EPA continues imposing burdensome restrictions in the world, it will effectively make it impossible for our U.S. businesses to commercialize their new products. This creates massive uncertainty that new chemistries will be funneled into a commercial dead-end, even if they survive this long, drawn out, multi-year review. So, Mr. Troutman, I have two questions for you. Do you agree that the problem is twofold, both timeliness and outcome? And then, as a follow up, what specific reforms would you pursue to achieve both faster reviews and predictably, commercially viable outcomes?” Douglas Troutman, Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the EPA: “EPA needs to ensure that the reviews of new chemicals are timely, using the best available science, and to follow the statutory instructions provided by Congress and in direct answer to your question, Senator, it is both twofold, it is timeliness, and it is outcomes. So, I acknowledge your concerns and your observations with the program. As the Administrator has publicly remarked, and in testimony before Congress, there are new resources coming to the office of chemical safety and pollution prevention, both in new team members, but also in additional resources, such as technological resources, IT resources, which we appreciate from Congress to speed up those reviews and to make sure they are done in a timely manner.” TSCA REFORM: Chairman Capito: “We also are going to be looking at TSCA because the fee of authorization expires next year. So, this is an opportunity for us to address gaps where current implementation has fallen short. So, we're working on bipartisan legislation to achieve this goal, if confirmed. Mr. Troutman, will you work with Congress in a timely and constructive manner on this effort?” Douglas Troutman, Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the EPA: “I will.” VISION FOR NRC: Chairman Capito: “Mr. Nieh, during your time as the director of the NRC’s office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, or NRR, you led an effort to change the culture of the office with the vision of making the safe use of nuclear technology possible. This vision aligns with the NRC’s role to enable the use of nuclear energy as envisioned by the ADVANCE Act, and as reflected in the recently updated mission statement. Would you discuss your experience at NRR and how your efforts to bring about a culture change will help shape your vision for the agency as a member of the commission?” Ho Nieh, nominee to be a Member of the NRC: “In my roles as director of NRR, as I mentioned in my statement, we embarked on this culture change to become a more enabling regulator. And from my experience there, I found that the staff of the NRC is among the most dedicated staff I have ever worked with in my career, and there were many staff that understood the need, of course, for ensuring that any nuclear development is brought to America safely, but also that the NRC and nuclear technologies have significant benefit to the welfare of our nation. So, it's really to focus on safety, but at the same time recognizing the benefit that these technologies can bring to the United States, and I feel confident that the dedicated workforce of the NRC can rise and meet this moment and deliver to the United States what Congress and the President and the Administration are asking for with the further development of nuclear technologies in the United States in a safe way.” AMERICAN NUCLEAR LEADERSHIP: Chairman Capito: “Anytime you’re in a conversation, as we're talking about the shortage of energy or the need for more energy, and nuclear enters the conversation, it's almost as if there's a rolling of the eyes of people that you're talking with, whether it's somebody on the manufacturing or technology side, because they feel like we're never going to really get there, because of the length of time and the expense that all of this. But I think it's important, and I'd be interested to hear your insights into what our international leadership needs to be. Yes, it's important for our nation, but it's important for our nation to lead here and be the world leader. What is your perspective on that?” Ho Nieh, nominee to be a Member of the NRC: “Referring back to the vision that we embrace when I was last at the NRC about making the safe use of nuclear technology possible, one element of that was to reassert America's leadership in nuclear energy. We recognize that having a robust civilian program, and a regulatory process that enables this technology to be deployed more timely and safely, gives us great benefit in the global nuclear energy market. So, that was something in the spirit of making safe nuclear technology possible. My experience in the international nuclear community, America has incredible leadership through its technical capacity and credibility that it brings to many of the international fora that I've seen, and I think this is a great opportunity, and I know the ADVANCE Act calls for greater collaboration and participation in international activities to help restore America's leadership in global nuclear energy.” IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY: Chairman Capito: “The message that I got from both of you is that safety is number one, both on the chemical side and on the nuclear side. And I will say in response to Senator Markey, he's saying chemicals haven't gone through the system over the last years. You know why? Because they didn't do anything. They didn't do anything. They left old chemistry on the books, waiting for new, greener, safer chemistries to be approved, and they never approved them. They just let them sit there. So, Mr. Troutman, thank you for stepping up, and Mr. Nieh, thank you for stepping up. I hope that we know, all of us, collectively, you live in this country, you have kids in this country, the safety of the air, the water, and the energy production in this country is absolutely critical to you, as it is to Lee Zeldin and the President. I think it's insulting to think that you're going to sit there and let all of us live and become less safe, less healthy, and leave it to future generations.” Click HEREto watch Chairman Capito’s questions. Click HERE to watch Chairman Capito’s closing remarks. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-to-consider-nrc-epa-nominees,"Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider NRC, EPA Nominees",2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,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.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the qualifications of both nominees, and expressed her support for their swift confirmation. Additionally, Chairman Capito outlined her expectations for the nominees as they work to address challenges at the NRC and EPA, respectively. Below is the opening statementof Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Today, we will receive testimony from Ho Nieh, who is nominated to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029, and Douglas Troutman, the nominee to lead the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. I welcome both well-qualified nominees and I support their swift confirmation. “First, we will hear from Ho Nieh. Strong, unified leadership at the NRC will help provide the necessary confidence in the industry and the public that we need, so we can build more nuclear safely and quickly, and to meet our energy needs. A slate full of five Commissioners who are all aligned with ambitiously implementing the bipartisan ADVANCE Act and Executive Order 14300 will provide that confidence. “The Commission and the NRC staff working on these efforts must carry out their reform initiatives without losing sight of the agency’s core licensing responsibility and safety mission, and deliver updated regulations that are durable and thoughtful. Mr. Nieh’s diverse and unique background provides him with the necessary experience to strike that balance on the Commission. “He worked in many different roles at the NRC, including as a resident inspector, a division director, a Chief of Staff for a Commissioner, and ultimately as the Office Director for the most consequential NRC office, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. In addition, he had two stints at international nuclear organizations, the International Atomic Energy Agency and OECD’s Nuclear Energy Agency. “Mr. Nieh has also led a large nuclear utility’s regulatory affairs program. Most recently, he was detailed to the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, the nuclear industry’s own safety watchdog. “Today, we will consider the nomination of Doug Troutman to serve as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. This office is central to how our country regulates chemicals, protects public health, and sustains American competitiveness in critical industries. “If confirmed, he will inherit an office with well-documented problems and high stakes for the country in successfully addressing them. Mr. Troutman brings eighteen years of progressively more senior leadership at the American Cleaning Institute, having concurrently led both their legal and government affairs teams for more than a decade, also serving as the Interim Co-CEO during the final nine months of his tenure. “I am confident that Mr. Troutman’s legal and regulatory experience has prepared him for this role. The current chemical safety system buries new, often safer, innovations under years of scrutiny and restrictions. That is the opposite of what Congress intended in the bipartisan 2016 TSCA amendments. “Instead of a balanced, science-based approach, the system today assumes the worst of every product while leaving legacy chemicals largely untouched. As we work to improve TSCA, the Committee has received feedback on what works and what needs to be fixed. “We have repeatedly heard that customers now prefer older chemicals over new ones saddled with restrictions. Greener or safer alternative chemicals are abandoned due to excessive regulatory burdens. This doesn’t make sense to me. We have heard that EPA imposed restrictions create major business impacts such as shelving products, delaying investments, and moving production overseas. “The economic impacts of the status quo are clear, and the environmental costs are especially troubling. For one large company, even when its customers tried to purchase safer chemicals, restrictions could be so unworkable that compliance was infeasible. “For example, the EPA set a discharge limit for one chemical so low that the only way to comply was to incinerate wastewater. We are literally forcing companies to burn water to bring safer chemicals to market – an absurd, backwards outcome. The GAO and the EPA Inspector General both concluded that the EPA’s dysfunctional implementation of TSCA is not really a resource problem, it is the combined issues of leadership, management, and culture. “I look forward to hearing from both nominees on how we can efficiently support innovation and improvements to environmental safety.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-op-ed-keeping-the-government-open-shouldnt-be-a-partisan-fight,ICYMI: Capito Op-Ed: Keeping the Government Open Shouldn’t be a Partisan Fight,2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,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 an op-ed published in Ogden Newspapers across West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called for Democrats to stop playing political games and work with Republicans to fund the government and return to regular order. The full op-ed is available here and below. Keeping the Government Open Shouldn’t be a Partisan Fight By: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Wheeling Intelligencer Parkersburg News & Sentinel Martinsburg Journal Weirton Daily Times The Inter-Mountain October 8, 2025 As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of my primary responsibilities is ensuring that our government is responsibly funded so it remains open and working for the people we represent, including the hardworking West Virginians. That’s why I’m deeply disappointed to see Washington once again stumble into a completely avoidable government shutdown — this time because Senate Democrats have refused to join Republicans in supporting a commonsense, short-term measure that would keep the government open. Let’s be clear about what this measure–known as a continuing resolution–is designed to do. It is a straightforward bridge to maintain government operations while Congress finishes the work of passing our annual appropriations bills through regular order, the way we used to do it. Members of the Appropriations Committee, including myself, have worked diligently and in good faith this year to return to that process. The Senate has already passed three bipartisan appropriations bills, and five more have cleared committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. That’s progress, and it’s proof that responsible legislating is still possible in a divided Congress. In order to complete the job, we need time. That’s exactly what the short-term funding bill would provide: a responsible way to prevent disruption, while giving us room to finish our work. Rather than joining us in doing the right thing for all Americans, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have made a political calculation. At the direction of Chuck Schumer, Democrats are choosing to appease their far-left base – demanding non-germane policy riders that would spend $1.5 trillion and allow free health care for non-citizens. The result? The government is now shuttered, and hardworking families across the country–including in West Virginia–are paying the price. Government shutdowns have tangible, painful consequences for real people. In West Virginia, we have the third-highest number of federal employees per capita in the country. These are our neighbors and friends–people who keep our miners safe, process veterans’ benefits, secure our borders, and keep drugs out of our communities. They’re now facing uncertainty about their paychecks through no fault of their own. Small businesses waiting on federal permits or loans will see further delays. Families who rely on essential services could be forced into limbo. Even those planning to visit our state’s beautiful public lands will feel the effects as national parks and recreational areas curtail operations. While the political games continue in Washington, certain programs are running out of funds to provide critical services – such as USDA’s Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – which helps put food on the table for our must vulnerable populations. The good news is that there’s still a way out. We will continue offering opportunities to reopen the government. Last week, we voted four times to reopen the government. Unfortunately – Senate Democrats objected all four times, but we will continue giving them opportunities to join us in doing the right thing. This shouldn’t be a partisan fight. In fact, many Democrats already voted for this same approach under President Biden and Majority Leader Schumer–thirteen times, to be exact. The only difference now is politics. Regular order allows members of both parties to weigh in on priorities, cut waste, and make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. That’s how it should work. This year, we’ve been making progress toward restoring that process. However, when one side decides to weaponize shutdown politics, that progress grinds to a halt. It undermines confidence in Congress, frustrates the American people, and distracts from the real work of governing. West Virginians expect their elected representatives to approach problems with common sense and cooperation–not political theater. They expect accountability, transparency, and a functioning government that reflects their values. That’s what the continuing resolution would provide. It would keep the government open, while giving Congress time to finish appropriations bills responsibly. Democrats’ decision to repeatedly reject this resolution has instead brought us to a Senseless Schumer Shutdown. I will continue working to reopen the government and complete the appropriations process through regular order. I urge my Democratic colleagues to stop the political games, join us at the table, and do what the American people sent us to Washington to do: govern responsibly. The American people deserve a functioning government. Let’s end this shutdown, get back to work, and deliver results worthy of the trust our constituents place in us. --- U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, and also serves on the Commerce, Environment & Public Works as chairman, and Rules Committees. Capito also serves as the chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, the 4th ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-applauds-senate-confirmation-of-three-west-virginians,Senator Justice Applauds Senate Confirmation of Three West Virginians,2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after the United States Senate officially confirmed three West Virginians: “This is a proud moment for the state of West Virginia. Today, the Senate confirmed three exceptional public servants from our great state to serve in high-level federal roles. Michael Stuart, Moore Capito, and Matt Harvey are rock-solid leaders who represent the very best of our state. I thank my colleagues for voting to confirm them, and I am absolutely confident they will do a great job and make our state proud,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: The confirmations include:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-confirmation-of-west-virginias-us-attorneys,Capito Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia’s U.S. Attorneys,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,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 released the below statement after voting to confirm Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. “West Virginians are fortunate to have two individuals of such high integrity and proven commitment to public service confirmed to serve as United States Attorneys. Both Matt Harvey and Moore Capito bring strong legal experience and a steadfast dedication to upholding the law and keeping our communities safe. As U.S. Attorneys, they will play a critical role in advancing justice, supporting law enforcement, and protecting the people of our great state. I was proud to vote to confirm both of them, and I look forward to working together to continue strengthening our state and advancing President Trump’s commitment to law and order.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-praises-confirmation-of-west-virginian-mike-stuart-to-hhs-position,Capito Praises Confirmation of West Virginian Mike Stuart to HHS Position,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,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.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), today released the below statement after voting to confirm Mike Stuart, a West Virginian, to serve as General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “Mike Stuart brings a strong history of legal and governmental service in West Virginia—including his prior tenure as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. As HHS’ lead appropriator, I look forward to working with him in his new role and am confident that he will serve with distinction, ensuring the agency operates with accountability, clarity, and respect for the law,” Senator Capito said. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-releases-statement-on-2nd-anniversary-of-attack-on-israel,Capito Releases Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Attack on Israel,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,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 released the below statement on the two-year anniversary of the brutal attacks in Israel that killed more than one thousand innocent civilians, including American citizens: “Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel and murdered 1,200 innocent people in their homes, neighborhoods, and at a music festival. I will never forget the horrific atrocities committed in what was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. I will also never forget the 251 hostages that were taken into Gaza on that day, 48 of whom remain there today, and the stories of the hostage families that I have met with. “Today, the chance for peace is in the hands of Hamas. They must decide whether they care more about wellbeing of the people of Gaza than their own quest for power and murderous aims against the State of Israel. President Trump’s historic peace proposal has been accepted by Israel and by our allies and partners across the Middle East and the world. It is long past time for Hamas to lay down its arms, release the 48 remaining hostages, and accept the generous peace deal before them. “I will continue to stand with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-celebrates-eight-years-of-roads-to-prosperity,Senator Justice Celebrates Eight Years of Roads to Prosperity,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,Republican,Senate,WV,James C. Justice,J000312,www.justice.senate.gov,justice,https://www.justice.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice made a statement celebrating eight years since the beginning of his Roads to Prosperity initiative – an effort that has proven to be a massive success in the state: “Eight years ago, we made a promise to West Virginians to do something that had never been done before in our state. Roads to Prosperity wasn’t just an idea – it was a belief put into action that our state could dream bigger and build better. The folks of West Virginia are seeing the results of our commitment in every corner of our state. Eight years later, we can say this program was a huge success and has changed West Virginia for the better,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: Roads to Prosperity has celebrated 1,300 projects underway or done since its inception in 2017. Roads to Prosperity was overwhelmingly supported by West Virginians, and the dividends of the initiative are still being seen to this day. In 2017, Voters overwhelmingly answered the call, with 73% supporting the Governor’s bold plan, which gave rise to the $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity program. A release from a year ago today highlights investments in: The Donald M. Legg Bridge. I-64 widening. Interstate 70 Bridges. Corridor H modernization. West Virginia Turnpike widening. Renovation of the King Coal Highway. Coalfields Expressway extension. Roads to Prosperity also funded smaller bridge, paving, and slide repair projects in every county—many of which might have remained untouched for years without this initiative. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-urges-secretary-state-designate-nigeria-country-particular,Congressman Moore Urges Secretary of State to Designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” Amid Rampant Christian Persecution,2025-10-06,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley Moore today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on the U.S. Department of State to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to the alarming and ongoing persecution of Christians across the country. In his letter, Congressman Moore urged President Trump’s administration to take “immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” highlighting the nation’s growing reputation as “the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.” Congressman Moore’s letter detailed that over 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone—an average of 35 per day—with hundreds more kidnapped, tortured, or displaced by extremist groups such as Boko Haram. The Congressman also pointed to reports indicating that 19,100 Christian churches have been attacked or destroyed since 2009 and that elements of the Nigerian government may be complicit in the violence. Reports from Open Doors indicate that more Christians are killed every year in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined. The Congressman noted that President Trump previously designated Nigeria as a CPC, a designation reversed under President Biden, and called on Secretary Rubio to restore the designation and suspend all U.S. arms sales and technical support to Nigeria until the government takes swift action to protect the persecuted. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “Nigeria has become the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian. Just this year, a priest was kidnapped and murdered on Ash Wednesday and 54 Christians were martyred on Palm Sunday. 7,000 Christians have been martyred this year alone. More than 50,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009. The United States cannot stand idly by while believers are slaughtered. We must acknowledge the religious nature of this scourge of anti-Christian violence from radical Islamic terrorists. It’s time for the United States to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ, and designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern will provide the diplomatic levers to do just that. I urge Secretary Rubio to designate Nigeria as a CPC without delay.” ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-condemns-boko-harams-seizure-nigerian-town-and-violence,"Congressman Moore Condemns Boko Haram’s Seizure of Nigerian Town and Violence Against Christians, Calls for Protection of Christians in the Region",2025-10-04,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,WV,Riley M. Moore,M001235,rileymoore.house.gov,rileymoore,https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley Moore today issued a strong condemnation of the violent takeover of and reported targeting of Christians in Kirawa, a border town in northeastern Nigeria, by Boko Haram militants. The assault — which reportedly involved the burning of homes, military barracks, and the district leader’s palace — has forced more than 5,000 civilians to flee into neighboring Cameroon, including many Christians. According to reports, Christians’ homes were targeted for destruction. This is part of a wider pattern of extremist violence targeting Christians and Christian communities in the region. Congressman Moore introduced H.Res. 594, condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority nations. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “The world cannot stand idly by while violent Islamic extremists rampage through communities, violently targeting Christians, displacing thousands, and committing horrendous atrocities. Boko Haram’s seizure of Kirawa is not an isolated incident — it is the latest in a long campaign of terror, much of which is explicitly aimed at persecuting Christians in the region. These acts of barbarism demand immediate international condemnation and swift action. I urge President Trump to use every tool at his disposal to defend Christians from this scourge of Islamic persecution and terror.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z