Senator Shelley Moore Capito Shares Updates on Homeland Security, Infrastructure, and Education Initiatives
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, highlighted her recent activities and policy positions through a series of posts on her official X account on February 19, 2026.
In a post published at 15:18 UTC, Capito emphasized her commitment to state security and support for federal law enforcement agencies. She wrote, “Protecting West Virginians will always be my priority. That starts with standing firmly behind @DHSgov and @ICEgov — and rejecting efforts to weaken them like my Democrat colleagues have been doing.
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Later that day, at 19:18 UTC, the senator shared details about her visit to an important infrastructure site in the state. According to Capito’s post, “Had the chance to tour the Winfield Locks and Dam, which is a vital component of the Kanawha River navigation system, keeping commerce flowing safely and efficiently.
I have been proud to support federal funding for Winfield over the years to modernize and strengthen their https://t.co/7psOfUjW2K“.
Capito also announced new educational funding during a visit later in the evening. In a message posted at 21:43 UTC, she stated, “Today, I had the pleasure of visiting @MUSOMWV where I announced two CDS allocations that will benefit the school and region as a whole.
Marshall has always been near and dear to my heart and I am proud to have been able to help support their efforts to expand capacity and https://t.co/LzZT5siddx“.
Senator Capito has served as one of West Virginia’s U.S. Senators since 2015. Her public communications often focus on supporting law enforcement agencies such as DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), advocating for critical infrastructure improvements within West Virginia—including river navigation systems—and securing resources for educational institutions like Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MUSOMWV). Her advocacy reflects ongoing national discussions regarding border security funding priorities as well as efforts in Congress aimed at upgrading aging infrastructure throughout rural America.
