Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator from West Virginia, posted a series of statements on January 14, 2026, addressing issues ranging from public health policy to women’s athletics and international human rights.
In her first post at 16:31 UTC, Capito commented on recent actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), stating, “After many conversations with @HHSGov and the administration, I’m glad to see they’ve done the right thing by reinstating NIOSH employees. I’m proud that NIOSH’s critical mission and research will continue.” The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related injury and illness.
Later in the day at 19:03 UTC, Capito addressed the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports. She wrote, “An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that biological men shouldn’t be able to compete against women and girls. We cannot allow a small, vocal group to corrupt athletics for our young girls. That is why I helped @SenTuberville reintroduce the Protection of Women and Girls”. This statement references legislative efforts aimed at restricting transgender women from participating in female athletic competitions.
At 20:30 UTC on January 14, Capito expressed support for protestors in Iran while also backing former President Donald Trump’s approach toward the Iranian government. She stated, “I am incredibly moved by the bravery of the Iranian people who have taken to the streets in droves to fight for freedom. It is long past time for the Iranian regime to stop murdering its own people. I fully support President Trump in putting the Ayatollah on notice that the”. The comments reflect ongoing concerns about human rights abuses in Iran.
Shelley Moore Capito has served as a senator since 2015 and frequently addresses both domestic policy issues such as workplace safety through agencies like NIOSH as well as international matters including advocacy for democracy abroad.
