Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Recent News About Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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Shelley Moore Capito named chairman of Senate Environment Committee
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.
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Senate passes WRDA; Capito highlights benefits for West Virginia
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to commend the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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Capito criticizes EPA approval of California waiver on gas-powered car ban
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her concerns following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of California's waiver to implement its "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation.
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Senate passes water resources act; awaits presidential approval
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate floor on the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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Senator Capito questions EPA spending under Inflation Reduction Act
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending of taxpayer dollars under new programs initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Bipartisan deal reached on Water Resources Development Act including key wins for West Virginia
Tuesday evening, a bipartisan agreement was reached on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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Senator Capito votes against Marzano for Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has voted against Matthew Marzano's nomination to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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Capito questions EPA on water system regulations during Safe Drinking Water Act hearing
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, engaged in a hearing to mark the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Senators urge Biden Administration to rethink stance on global plastics treaty
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside 19 Republican colleagues, has urged President Biden's administration to reconsider its stance on global constraints related to manufacturing and the potential banning of chemicals and plastic products...
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Senators challenge FHWA emissions rule in Fifth Circuit court
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer, both ranking members of key Senate committees, have led a group of 24 lawmakers in submitting a bicameral amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Capito criticizes EPA's methane tax under inflation reduction act
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued a statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final Waste Emissions...
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Senators challenge FHWA's greenhouse gas emissions rule in court
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer have spearheaded a bicameral amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, challenging a rule from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The contested rule mandates state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set targets for reduction.
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Senate passes bipartisan WILD Act to support wildlife conservation
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, have announced the unanimous Senate passage of the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, which supports wildlife and habitat conservation across all 50 states and territories. It also includes the Multinational Species Conservation Funds, which aid in global conservation efforts for species such as...
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Senator Capito participates in hearing on regional commissions' best practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing titled “America’s Regional Commissions: Sharing Best Practices in Regional and Economic Development.” The hearing highlighted success stories from Regional Commissions and examined the collaboration between the Commissions, the states they serve, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Senate committee reviews Matthew Marzano's nomination to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened to consider the nomination of Matthew Marzano for a position on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered an opening statement.
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Senator Capito questions NRC nominee Matthew Marzano during confirmation hearing
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing on the nomination of Matthew Marzano to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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Senator Capito addresses EPA OIG investigation into Joe Goffman's conduct
On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report highlighted several instances where Goffman allegedly failed to meet ethical obligations and improperly managed conflicts of interest during his involvement in EPA rulemaking procedures.
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Senators criticize EPA's allocation of IRA funds to controversial groups
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss oversight findings regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) funding allocations through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The senators raised concerns about funds being directed to groups they described as radical and extremist.
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Senate passes bipartisan Water Resources Bill with key provisions for West Virginia
The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue key projects and studies addressing water resources challenges nationwide, including several in West Virginia.
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Senator Capito releases report on radical group benefiting from inflation reduction act
The NDN Collective, which has referred to the United States as an “enemy” and a “so-called country,” is set to administer $100 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Inflation Reduction Act.