A successful policy must be built for the long term and durable, with strong bipartisan buy-in from Congress.
Shelley Moore Capito
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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.
Nuclear energy is a foundational part of America’s energy system that provides reliable, clean power to our electric grid.
This morning we will discuss the status of, and the need to update, our nation’s nuclear waste management policy.
I am proud to have led the effort to fund the expansion of this vital program, and I look forward to the positive impact it will have on the lives of those who fight for ours every day.
Lily’s Place has supported countless families in West Virginia, and I am thrilled to bring these additional resources in to bolster their services.
Concussions impact far too many people in West Virginia and across our country, and we must continue doing everything we can to prevent these injuries and ensure they are properly recognized and treated.
Finally, under President Trump’s leadership, we are ending the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0, which was designed to eliminate coal and natural gas power generation, drastically increasing Americans’ electric bills.
I am proud of the strength of West Virginia’s workforce and the impact Nucor is already making across the Mountain State.
Thank you to our dedicated leaders at Fairmont State University, who worked with us to make this possible. I am proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee as Chairman of the Labor-HHS Subcommittee to continue delivering…
It was wonderful to see her and her family and celebrate this amazing book. Winnie has come a long way, and I am excited to see all that she will continue to accomplish.
I have known Winnie and her family for a long time, and I have seen firsthand how strong they are. I am so proud of her for writing such an inspiring story that will help kids feel a little less alone.
I’m proud of partnerships with providers like Armstrong, who continue to be an important part in our continued effort to close the digital divide and move toward a more connected West Virginia.
I know how critical this connectivity is, and that is why I’ve used my role in the U.S. Senate to create programs dedicated to providing reliable broadband, and fight for the resources West Virginia needs to make this service possible.
Expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential to ensuring that all West Virginians, regardless of where they live, can access the opportunities that broadband provides.
I was glad to join Logan Regional Medical Center’s leadership here in Logan to receive updates on how the facility is serving West Virginians.
It was great to be in Chapmanville today with leadership from the Chief Logan Recreational Center to learn more about their work and view the progress they have made with their expansion.
I am proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee as Chairman of the Labor-HHS Subcommittee to continue delivering for West Virginia’s future healthcare professionals.
It is great to be in Fairmont today, celebrating such a wonderful achievement. This expansion will provide nursing students with state-of the-art technology to enhance their overall experience and help promote and support a healthier West…
Gatherings like this summit bring the right people to the table with the shared belief of keeping the state moving forward, and I’m encouraged by the direction our state is heading.
West Virginia’s future depends on our ability to create a pro-business, pro-growth environment where communities and employers can thrive, where our leaders listen to the people of our state on the issues that matter most to them.
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together to expand opportunity, strengthen our infrastructure, and grow our economy, but there is still more work to do.
The West Virginia Chamber’s Annual Business Summit is always an energizing opportunity to hear directly from the job creators, innovators, and community leaders who are shaping our state’s future.
Diversified Energy’s impact in West Virginia is evident in communities across our state, and their success is clear through the lights they keep on, homes they keep warm, jobs they provide, and the support they give back. Rusty Hutson is a…
It was encouraging to see the great work being done here at West Virginia 211 today.
Charleston Area Alliance is in the middle of an exciting period— one that I have been proud to support through my work in the U.S. Senate.





