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Senator Capito calls for efficiencies in EPA's Superfund Program management
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the future management of the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund Program in a hearing held in Washington, D.C. Chairman Capito...
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Senator Capito discusses Superfund program improvements in Committee hearing
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing focused on improving the future management of the EPA's Superfund program.
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Senators introduce resolutions to overturn California's electric vehicle mandates
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Deb Fischer, and Markwayne Mullin have introduced joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.
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Senator Capito addresses delays and bridge issues with DOT Secretary Duffy
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently engaged in discussions with the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, focusing on the issues pertaining to...
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Capito outlines transportation reauthorization principles with DOT Secretary at Senate hearing
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito chaired a hearing on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.
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Senator Capito outlines surface transportation bill priorities in Washington Times op-ed
In a recent op-ed in the Washington Times, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed her goals for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.
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Senate hearing evaluates nominees for key EPA and FWS positions
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing in Washington, D.C., to evaluate nominees for key positions within environmental agencies.
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Senator Capito questions nominees on environmental regulations and state priorities
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing to discuss the nominations of Brian Nesvik, Jessica Kramer, and Sean Donahue for key roles within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the...
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Capito attends White House signing against Democrats' natural gas tax
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution.
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Senator Capito addresses NRC conference on nuclear innovation challenges
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered a keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Regulatory Information Conference this week.
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Senate committee advances EPA nominations of Fotouhi and Szabo
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has cast her vote in favor of advancing two nominations within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Senator Capito supports EPA's move to reverse Biden-era energy regulations
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for initiating steps to deregulate certain Biden-era rules.
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Senator Capito supports Trump's updated WOTUS definition amid ongoing regulatory debates
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of the Trump administration's update to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, following efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of...
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Senators urge NRC to update environmental review processes
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cynthia Lummis, and Mark Kelly have collectively addressed a letter to David Wright, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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Capito leads EPA nominee hearing focusing on state partnerships and energy reliability
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Capito leads hearing on nominations for key EPA leadership positions
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for leadership roles at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Senate votes against Biden-era natural gas tax amid economic concerns
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has voted to overturn a regulation under the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Capito examines IIJA implementation progress with stakeholders
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing to evaluate the implementation of surface transportation policies under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Senator Capito reviews infrastructure act's impact ahead of reauthorization
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to assess the implementation of surface transportation policies and funding under the Infrastructure...
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Senator Capito outlines EPW priorities focusing on West Virginia
In a recent op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Wheeling Intelligencer, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, outlined...