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Capito supports act restoring full social security benefits for public servants

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has cast her vote in favor of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to ensure full Social Security benefits for public servants such as firefighters and law enforcement officers.

By Charleston Leader | Dec 21, 2024

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Capito supports funding bill; emphasizes disaster aid

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following her vote in favor of a short-term government funding bill.

By Charleston Leader | Dec 21, 2024

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Senate passes bipartisan act simplifying access to public lands

By Charleston Leader | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Martin Heinrich have announced the Senate's approval of the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act.

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Senate passes WRDA; Capito highlights benefits for West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to commend the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act aims to boost rural development

By Charleston Leader | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner have introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act, a legislative effort aimed at making historic tax credit projects more accessible and economically viable for rural homeowners and...

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Capito supports WRDA passage highlighting national impact

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate regarding the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Capito criticizes EPA approval of California waiver on gas-powered car ban

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her concerns following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of California's waiver to implement its "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation.

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Senator Capito supports fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has cast her vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Senate passes water resources act; awaits presidential approval

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate floor on the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Capito criticizes EPA's approval of California's gas-powered car ban

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has voiced her opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent approval of California's waiver to enforce the "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation.

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Capito secures DOJ grant for law enforcement resources in Poca

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Town of Poca, West Virginia.

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Senator Capito questions EPA spending under Inflation Reduction Act

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending of taxpayer dollars under new programs initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Senator Capito raises concerns over EPA spending in Inflation Reduction Act programs

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending on programs established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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West Virginia receives major disaster declaration following storm damage

By Charleston Leader | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Alex Mooney, have announced the approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Second Chance Reauthorization Act passes Senate unanimously

By Charleston Leader | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort led by Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Cory Booker, John Cornyn, and Dick Durbin.

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Federal grants support diverse projects across West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a series of grants from various federal agencies to support multiple projects across West Virginia.

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Rep. Alex Mooney addresses fiscal responsibility and efficiency

By Charleston Leader | Dec 6, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 5-6, Rep. Alex Mooney discussed key governmental issues including fiscal responsibility and efficient spending practices while highlighting interactions with notable figures such as Elon Musk regarding initiatives...

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Senator Capito announces $4 million EPA award for Kingwood water upgrades

By Charleston Leader | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enhance the water infrastructure for Camp Dawson Army National Guard facility and its neighboring community in...

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Capito announces bipartisan water resources package benefiting West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Dec 4, 2024

Tuesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Chairman Tom Carper, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, and Ranking Member Rick...

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Bipartisan deal reached on Water Resources Development Act including key wins for West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Dec 4, 2024

Tuesday evening, a bipartisan agreement was reached on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).