Shelley Moore Capito
U.S. Senator · West Virginia · Republican · Chair, Environment and Public Works
Statements and posts
515 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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6 statements, May 12, 2025 – May 18, 2025
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Introduced bipartisan bill to maintain SBA online licensing hub for small businesses.
“West Virginia’s small businesses are the backbone of our communities and local economies, making up more than 98% of businesses in our state, but too often, entrepreneurs face unnecessary red tape when trying to get off the ground”
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Capito Recognizes National Police Week
Applauded unanimous Senate passage of resolution designating May 12-17 as National Police Week.
“Our law enforcement officers in West Virginia and across the country wake up every day and choose to protect and serve our communities first and foremost—even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way.”
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider McMaster, Busterud, Telle Nominations
Led hearing on nominations for Federal Highway Administration, EPA, and Army Corps officials.
“And I look forward to hearing from our nominees about their experiences and the issues they will prioritize if confirmed to lead these agencies.”
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Capito, Shaheen Reintroduce Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act
Reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to prescription digital therapeutics.
“Prescription Digital Therapeutics are an excellent example of how innovative technology can address some of the health challenges providers and patients continue to face”
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Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About Bridge Funding, PFAS Remediation, USACE Project Prioritization
Questioned nominees on bridge funding, PFAS remediation, and Army Corps project prioritization.
“Senator, I appreciate the question, I know you’ve been a champion for bridges. For the Federal Highway Administration, bridge safety is a paramount importance issue. It's critical to the safety of our traveling public. It’s critical to our supply chain.”
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PHOTOS: Capito Delivers Commencement Address at West Virginia Wesleyan College
Delivered commencement address at West Virginia Wesleyan College and received Rhododendron Award.
“Her words of encouragement, hope, and resiliency are inspirational and have made this commencement truly memorable. We appreciate the Senator's friendship, her service to our state, the nation, and her continued support of higher education.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.