U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, shared updates on her recent meetings and legislative priorities through a series of posts on her social media account in mid-April 2026.
On April 16, Capito posted about a meeting with Emma Heming Willis and Susan Dickinson, CEO of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). In her post, she wrote: “Grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, and @AFTDHope CEO, Susan Dickinson. Since Bruce’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, Emma has become an advocate for those living with the disease and those caring for them. Glad we https://t.co/COmqGpXsc1”.
The following day, April 17, Capito encouraged followers to stay informed about Senate activities by posting: “Catch up on the latest from the U.S. Senate https://t.co/ZIWpgRVorp”.
Later that same day, Capito addressed funding for federal immigration agencies. She stated: “Senate Republicans will make sure that @ICEgov and @CBP are fully funded. I urge my Democrat colleagues to come to their senses and remember that we must work together on these important issues. https://t.co/3VjldAqpiA”.
Capito is known for her commitment to public service in West Virginia and was the first woman elected to represent the state in the U.S. Senate (official website). Her career includes advocacy for infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support as part of her roles on several Senate committees (official website). A seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale, Capito holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia (official website). She lives with her husband Charles; they have three children and multiple grandchildren (official website).