As an athlete myself and the mother of a daughter who played a college sport, I believe strongly that allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports undermines the very fairness and protections Title IX was designed to provide.
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.
It’s exciting to visit Prime 6 and see just how much progress has been made since we first talked about the company’s vision for West Virginia.
Recently, the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia vacated the biological opinion that governed consultations under the Endangered Species Act for coal mining activities in states that have primacy under the Surface Mining…
So, let's talk about permitting reform. As you know, we are in dire need of permitting reform.
The HTC brings to life some of our most recognizable structures and we should make it easier for these investments to take place – not harder.
This ribbon cutting marks a major step forward for the Westmoreland neighborhood and the City of Huntington. I was proud to secure the funding to help make this new fire station a reality.
This new station represents an important investment in public safety, community resilience, and local jobs. It will support the dedicated men and women of the Huntington Fire Department and strengthen the entire region for years to come.
West Virginians are proud conservationists with a tradition of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation throughout our beautiful state.
“Today’s ribbon cutting marks an exciting new chapter for the Waterways Industrial Park and for Putnam County. Centuri Ground Support’s investment and commitment to creating new, good paying jobs is exactly the type of economic growth we…
“By revitalizing this facility and attracting new manufacturing opportunities, we are strengthening our local economy, supporting energy generation, and demonstrating that West Virginia is a great place to expand manufacturing.”
“I want to turn briefly […], and this is not a brief topic, but it's the National Parks. Obviously, they are stellar. West Virginia's [New River Gorge] National Park was signed into law by President Trump in 2020 as the latest park, the…
Any Assistant Secretary confirmed to this position must believe that federal agencies can protect threatened or endangered species while also providing timely consultation, habitat and incidental take decisions to ensure that important…
“Recently, the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia vacated the biological opinion that governed consultations under the Endangered Species Act for coal mining activities in states that have primacy under the Surface Mining…
“So, let's talk about permitting reform. As you know, we are in dire need of permitting reform. This is something we've said for years, and Senator Whitehouse and I are working with our staffs very diligently and with the Energy and…
This morning, we will hear from President Trump’s nominee to be the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife at the U.S. Department of Interior, Mr. Kevin Lilly.
Striking an appropriate balance between conservation and beneficial economic development is essential for all states, and that’s no different than the state of West Virginia, my home.
Mr. Sununu, you obviously have the larger airlines within your realm. We hear so much about AI, to the point where we’re wondering where this is going, where does AI go to help with this system and help prevent accidents? Do you see a…
I have a feeling there's a lot more near misses or near tragic instances than what is formally reported. Are you each satisfied with the data, the formal data that we see in front of us? And do you believe it's collected properly so that…
I’m thrilled to see this section of the project completed, and I look forward to even more progress over the years to come.
This bill takes a practical approach to expanding housing availability and affordability while respecting local decision-making.
I am proud to vote in favor of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and will continue working on solutions that help make life more affordable for West Virginians.
This newest segment of Corridor H brings us one step closer to the completed project, which will have an incredible impact on West Virginian families and businesses.
By increasing housing supply, updating financing options, and cutting red tape, this legislation will create more opportunities for families to achieve homeownership.





