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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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Jun 24, 2026

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…

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Jun 24, 2026

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…

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Jun 23, 2026

I’m thrilled to see this section of the project completed, and I look forward to even more progress over the years to come.

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Jun 23, 2026

I will continue to seek out federal funding opportunities for key infrastructure projects in West Virginia, like Corridor H, which will transform the way people and goods move across our state.

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Jun 23, 2026

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.

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Jun 23, 2026

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.

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Jun 23, 2026

This bill takes a practical approach to expanding housing availability and affordability while respecting local decision-making.

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Jun 23, 2026

Far too many families—including many West Virginians—are struggling to find housing that meets their needs and fits their budget.

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Jun 23, 2026

By increasing housing supply, updating financing options, and cutting red tape, this legislation will create more opportunities for families to achieve homeownership.

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Jun 23, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a commonsense step toward addressing the housing affordability crisis impacting communities across West Virginia and our nation.

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Jun 21, 2026

Strong Intelligence Community leadership is essential to protecting the Homeland and ensuring that the intelligence community is working for the American people. I believe @potus made a great choice in nominating Jay Clayton to serve as…

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Jun 20, 2026

We should be expanding our energy production and electric generation, not shutting it down.

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Jun 19, 2026

So, to my fellow West Virginians: I wish you a happy West Virginia Day. Our best days remain ahead of us, and I remain committed to achieving our future success together.

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Jun 19, 2026

This is who we are as West Virginians: resilient, kind, and compassionate people, and it’s something to celebrate and take pride in.

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Jun 19, 2026

Together, we are proud of something larger than ourselves, and united by our reverence to freedom, our dedication to our families, and our commitment to our shared West Virginia values.

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Jun 19, 2026

Well, one-hundred and sixty-three years ago, West Virginia was formally admitted as the 35th state in the Union, establishing a land where those in the mountains, will indeed, always be free.

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Jun 19, 2026

The entire state was electric. So, it has more than just an impact across our state and across the nation.

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Jun 19, 2026

It’s important for us to realize what this does for a small state, such as mine, where our major college, our university teams are our only teams.

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Jun 19, 2026

Women's sports are extremely important to me, and I appreciate both of you accepting my Capito one amendment, which I think will help us to preserve the current level and status of non-revenue generating sports, particularly women and…

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Jun 18, 2026

By simplifying the transaction structure of this credit and increasing project eligibility, we will continue to encourage innovative ways to increase community engagement, economic development, and tourism using our historic buildings.

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Jun 18, 2026

West Virginia has such wonderful history and architecture, and we’ve seen successful investments across our state through the revitalization of historic properties for new businesses or apartments. The HTC brings to life some of our most…

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Jun 17, 2026

I am proud to join my Senate Republican colleagues to introduce the SHOT Act, legislation that strengthens protections for lawful firearms manufacturers and retailers against politically motivated lawsuits while safeguarding the Second…

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Jun 16, 2026

I am proud to help secure this funding through the Department of Justice and thank all of our Court Appointed Special Advocates in West Virginia for the wonderful and needed work they do.

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