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Senator Capito leads discussion on NEPA reform and permitting legislation

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to address federal environmental review and permitting processes.

By Charleston Leader | Feb 19, 2025

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Senator Capito leads hearing on reforming environmental review processes

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on reforming federal environmental review and permitting processes.

By Charleston Leader | Feb 19, 2025

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Senator Capito leads hearing on NEPA reform; industry leaders agree on need for change

By Charleston Leader | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on improving federal environmental review and permitting processes.

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Senator Capito leads hearing on modernizing federal permitting processes

By Charleston Leader | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing on improving federal environmental review and permitting processes in Washington, D.C. The aim is to modernize these...

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Kelly Loeffler confirmed as SBA administrator by Senate

By Charleston Leader | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her support following the confirmation of Kelly Loeffler as the new Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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West Virginia leaders seek federal disaster declaration after severe weather

By Charleston Leader | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, have reached out to President Donald J. Trump and FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson.

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EPA approves West Virginia's authority over Class VI well program

By Charleston Leader | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, attended a significant event in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved West Virginia's request to regulate...

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Capito introduces bill aimed at reinstating EBITDA measure

By Charleston Leader | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has introduced the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, aiming to reinstate the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) measure.

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EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI well program

By Charleston Leader | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in a significant event in Washington, D.C. The occasion marked the signing of a final rule...

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Senator Capito supports Rollins as new agriculture secretary

By Charleston Leader | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced her support for Brooke Rollins as the new Secretary of Agriculture.

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Senator Capito supports Robert Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

By Charleston Leader | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for Robert Kennedy Jr.

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Capito supports Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence

By Charleston Leader | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

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Senator Capito addresses delays in USE IT Act implementation at EPW hearing

By Charleston Leader | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies.

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Senator Capito leads discussion on carbon capture technology advancements

By Charleston Leader | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the advancement of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies.

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Senator Capito addresses challenges in implementing USE IT Act at CCUS hearing

By Charleston Leader | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently conducted a hearing focused on carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS)...

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Senator Capito leads discussion on USE IT Act implementation

By Charleston Leader | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a hearing to discuss advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies.

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Bipartisan effort seeks transparency in broadband supply chains

By Charleston Leader | Feb 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, John Hickenlooper, Gary Peters, and Jerry Moran have reintroduced the bipartisan Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act.

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Lawmakers urge Trump administration on federal real estate reforms

By Charleston Leader | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with other congressional members, has addressed the Trump administration in a letter concerning new reforms related to public buildings and federal office space.

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Senator Capito urges Trump administration to implement federal office space reforms

By Charleston Leader | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with several congressional colleagues, has addressed the Trump administration regarding cost-saving measures for federal real estate.

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Senators urge swift action on Social Security fairness act

By Charleston Leader | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with 27 other Senate colleagues, has urged Acting Social Security Administrator Michelle King to implement the Social Security Fairness Act without delay.