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Shelley Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Prior to her Senate career, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, infrastructure, and healthcare.
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August 26, 2026
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It’s great to visit with Northwest Pipe Company’s leadership and staff to tour the facility and receive updates on operations. Northwest Pipe Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered welded steel water transmission pipe systems in…
It was wonderful to visit Stockmeier today and see how operations continue to expand here in Harrison County, driving development and progress in our communities. West Virginia has long been a chemical industry leader, and I’m proud to…
Small businesses are essential to our local economies and workforce across West Virginia. I have long been dedicated to pursuing policies that support economic development and was proud to deliver crucial tax relief for our small…
The work done at the Army CID’s Biometric Operations Department is essential to the security of our country and the safety of our active-duty military. I appreciate the chance to meet with Director Moreland, who is a West Virginia native…
It’s great to be back in Moundsville today with AEP leadership and staff to discuss our shared goal of producing reliable, baseload energy right here in West Virginia.
By modernizing this facility and providing students and faculty with the tools and technology they need, we are helping prepare the next generation of dentists while expanding access to quality dental care for families across our state.
It is great to be in Morgantown today, back at WVU’s School of Dentistry to celebrate such a wonderful achievement. This ribbon-cutting represents a significant investment in education in West Virginia.
“It’s great to be back in Moundsville today with AEP leadership and staff to discuss our shared goal of producing reliable, baseload energy right here in West Virginia. Our state has long been known as an energy leader, and we must…
“Our pursuit of American energy dominance is critical to ensuring grid reliability and lower costs for our families, and I’m proud to support Mitchell Power Plant’s work to invest in this facility and continue West Virginia’s proud…
Seeing firsthand the dedication of Nucor’s employees here in Mason County, I am proud of the strength of West Virginia’s workforce and the impact Nucor is already making across the Mountain State.
Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to support West Virginia’s manufacturers and strengthen our domestic steel industry to help ensure that our state remains a place where businesses can grow.
It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor’s first-ever ‘Woman of Steel’ award, and play a role in making this investment into our state possible
“I was especially glad to see the progress on the new hospital tower, which represents an important investment in the future of health care in our community. Expanding patient services and making sure West Virginians can receive quality…
“I’m proud to help introduce this legislation to expand the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. The battlefield provides an incredible opportunity for people to learn about the formation of West…
“I was glad to join leaders from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College here in Berkeley Springs to tour the new welding laboratory and see firsthand how this facility is preparing West Virginians for good-paying careers in the skilled…
“It was great to visit Berkeley Medical Center and see firsthand the incredible work being done to care for families across the Eastern Panhandle. As this region of our state continues to grow, the leadership and staff here continue to…
It was great to visit Berkeley Medical Center and see firsthand the incredible work being done to care for families across the Eastern Panhandle.
I was especially glad to see the progress on the new hospital tower, which represents an important investment in the future of health care in our community.
It is great to be in Charleston today, celebrating such a wonderful achievement. This CDS award represents a significant investment in the strength of our hospital network, prioritizing the safety, care, and privacy of patients.
And so, I thought just the ease of enrollment and what this could do for financial literacy and for the future of that child being able to see savings, I don't want them to miss that opportunity.
Additionally, it will extend expiring sanctions against Iranian energy and nuclear development programs.
I am proud to support this effort to strengthen America’s leadership and national security, and honor the legacy of our dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
These sanctions will help restrict the financial flows backing Putin’s unjust war by imposing consequences on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.
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