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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.

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Aug 1, 2026

Across West Virginia and in rural communities nationwide, far too many hospitals are facing challenges that threaten their ability to maintain operations.

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Jul 31, 2026

I want to turn briefly […], and this is not a brief topic, but it's the National Parks.

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Jul 31, 2026

I think that the fundamental reality is that many things, while well-intended, become subject to the unintended consequences of their own action.

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Jul 25, 2026

I am so appreciative of the amazing leadership behind the Jamboree, and I am proud of the state and federal support that makes this possible.

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Jul 25, 2026

Our scouts are the future leaders of America, and this week is an incredible opportunity for them to develop critical skills, meet new people, and create lifelong memories.

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Jul 25, 2026

It was exciting to be back at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and see our scouts in action again today.

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Jul 25, 2026

It was great to once again get a firsthand look at the incredible operation the West Virginia National Guard have set up for the National Jamboree.

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Jul 25, 2026

Reauthorizing the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp will both maintain a source of funding for critically important Alzheimer’s research and will also help honor the memory and courage of those who have faced this heartbreaking disease directly.

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Jul 23, 2026

I am very proud to cosponsor this legislation, which will help reduce the impact of wildfires on our land, our air, and our people.

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Jul 21, 2026

Maybe don’t put an estimate out until you’re really sure what the estimate might be.

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Jul 18, 2026

I am proud to cosponsor the Protect College Sports Act and support this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics. This legislation serves as an updated playbook to repair a fractured system by preventing the…

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Jul 18, 2026

I’m proud to join my colleagues in honoring Senator Graham’s life by advancing this effort to strengthen America’s national security and give President Trump the economic leverage to secure a lasting peace.

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Jul 18, 2026

This legislation empowers President Trump to cut off the financial flows that enable Putin’s deadly invasion and to impose serious consequences on the countries that are helping finance Russia’s war machine.

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Jul 18, 2026

Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has killed far too many and upended global stability, must come to an end,

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Jul 17, 2026

We must recommit ourselves to protecting female athletes and ensure they can always compete on a level playing field.

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Jul 16, 2026

WRDA 2026 is an incredible bipartisan achievement that will strengthen water resources infrastructure and increase access to clean and safe drinking water nationwide.

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Jul 16, 2026

I am very pleased to share these wins that WRDA 2026 will deliver for our state, and I look forward to seeing the outcomes of this legislation in action.

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Jul 16, 2026

This bipartisan legislation will have an incredible impact on West Virginia and our state’s water resources infrastructure.

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Jul 15, 2026

With the landscape of college athletics rapidly evolving, I believe we all agree that something needs to be done, and this bill puts those needed steps into action.

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Jul 15, 2026

It also includes an amendment I authored to preserve both women’s and Olympic sports’ visibility and media rights, helping these sports continue to grow and inspire the next generation of athletes.

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Jul 15, 2026

I am proud to cosponsor the Protect College Sports Act and support this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics.

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Jul 15, 2026

This is just the beginning, and I look forward to working with WVU and our regional partners to make this initiative as successful as possible.

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Jul 15, 2026

West Virginia has long been an energy leader, and this investment will further build on that proud tradition to meet the growing demand for energy solutions and manufacturing that we need.

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Jul 15, 2026

This was a competitive selection process that I advocated for on WVU’s behalf, and it’s great to see NSF recognize the capabilities that we know exist in our region to power the future of America.

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