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Recent News About Us Senator Shelley Moore Capito (wv)
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Capito announces federal grants benefiting West Virginia initiatives
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a series of grants from various federal agencies aimed at supporting multiple initiatives across West Virginia. These grants, secured through her leadership roles on several Senate committees, will fund projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and more.
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Capito announces $50M for West Virginia grid upgrades
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced that FirstEnergy will receive $50 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for grid upgrades in West Virginia. This funding, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, aims to improve grid and transmission systems for over 50,000 customers and 450 essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito supports youth empowerment and infrastructure projects during WV visit
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Berkeley County, West Virginia, participating in two significant events aimed at community empowerment and infrastructure development.
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Capito supports bill targeting deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes
Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia joined 19 colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at deporting sexual offenders currently in the United States and preventing others from entering. The initiative is led by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.
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Capito marks historic battle anniversary; tours major steel facility project
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mason County to participate in two significant events. She delivered remarks at the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Point Pleasant and toured the Nucor Steel construction site.
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Senator Capito visits new Clendenin Elementary, hosts Girls Rise Up event
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Clendenin Elementary School in West Virginia, marking her first tour of the newly completed facility since its opening. The school was rebuilt after being severely damaged by the 2016 floods, a recovery effort supported by Senator Capito through collaboration with FEMA and local leaders.
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Senators file amicus brief against FHWA's emissions rule
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer, along with 28 colleagues, have filed a bicameral amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The brief challenges a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule that mandates state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set reduction targets.
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Senator Capito visits Bluefield to discuss infrastructure projects and education investments
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Bluefield, West Virginia, to highlight various funding projects she has supported. The day began with a briefing from community leaders about the city's funding awards and the regional impact of a recent storm. Senator Capito toured the U.S. Route 52 modernization project, which is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Senator Capito visits Mingo County for healthcare and economic discussions
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mingo County, West Virginia, focusing on healthcare and economic development initiatives. The visit included a stop at Williamson Memorial Hospital, where Capito received updates on the facility's upgrades under new leadership.
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Capito marks anniversary of October 7th attack on Israel
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has released a video statement commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over one thousand civilians, including American citizens.
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Senate Republicans condemn Hamas on anniversary of October 7 attacks
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has joined her Republican colleagues in the Senate to mark the anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. The resolution, led by Senator Joni Ernst, condemns Iran-backed Hamas for their actions during the attacks that resulted in the deaths of dozens of Americans.
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Senator Capito visits Kanawha County schools and tours electric bus manufacturer
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, engaged with local communities during her visit to Kanawha County on October 3, 2024. As a prominent member of the Senate Appropriations and Environment and Public Works Committees, Senator Capito spent time at East Bank Middle School and the GreenPower Manufacturing Facility.
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Capito welcomes U.S. archivist for visit to West Virginia University
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito invited Dr. Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, to West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown for a series of visits highlighting WVU Libraries' special and historical collections. This visit coincides with American Archives Month.
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Lawmakers urge action against EU's corporate sustainability directive
Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 63 bicameral Republican colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior Biden-Harris administration officials. The letter urges them to address regulatory encroachment from the European Union (EU) that they believe threatens U.S. economic interests.
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Senator Capito announces funding for health education and treatment projects
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced four Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These funds are aimed at enhancing health education and treatment facilities in West Virginia.
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Bipartisan resolution introduced for National Recovery Month
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Angus King have introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September as National Recovery Month. The initiative aims to bring attention to substance use disorder and the necessary recovery efforts.
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Senator Capito welcomes new U.S. citizens at Charleston ceremony
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in a naturalization ceremony held in Charleston, West Virginia. The event took place on September 27, 2024, where Capito delivered remarks to 55 new U.S. citizens and their families. The ceremony also featured Frank Volk, Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
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Republican senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has joined 42 Republican colleagues in a call to address issues within the Biden-Harris administration's unaccompanied migrant children program. Led by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the group sent a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to collaborate with Congress to address abuses in the program and halt what they describe as a cover-up by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Senator Capito urges DHS to address communication failures after near-assassination attempt
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has addressed a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Acting United States Secret Service (USSS) Director Ronald L. Rowe, Jr., raising concerns about communication breakdowns detailed in a bipartisan interim report by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC).
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Senate passes Capito's Rural Broadband Protection Act
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced that her Rural Broadband Protection Act has passed the Senate unanimously. The bill will now proceed to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.