Senator Shelley Moore Capito posted a series of statements on July 17, 2025, addressing federal spending, family benefits from new legislation, and the ongoing drug crisis in West Virginia.
In a tweet from July 17, Capito stated, “I was proud to support the rescissions package that takes a small but necessary step to rein in federal spending and save taxpayer dollars. My full statement here https://t.co/Tj28uI3jBF”.
Later that day, she encouraged followers to review details about recent legislative efforts: “Don’t miss these state-by-state breakdowns on how much families stand to benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill https://t.co/d8IIlsnPtc” (July 17).
Capito also addressed the impact of fentanyl in her home state: “West Virginia has been disproportionately impacted by the drug crisis, with fentanyl being one of the deadliest drugs that has made the crisis exponentially worse. The HALT Fentanyl Act will help equip law enforcement with the resources needed to crack down on traffickers and https://t.co/MD4IKKPnmd” (July 17).
Shelley Moore Capito is a U.S. Senator representing West Virginia. Her comments come as lawmakers continue to debate fiscal policy measures aimed at reducing government expenditures and as Congress considers various legislative responses to address public health crises such as opioid addiction.
