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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11 statements, May 19, 2025 – May 25, 2025
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VIDEO: Capito Reflects on Memorial Day
Released video honoring West Virginia servicemembers and fallen soldiers on Memorial Day.
“Memorial Day offers us the opportunity to pause and honor the brave men and women who answered the call of duty to protect our freedoms. Every day, and especially this Memorial Day, I encourage my fellow West Virginians to remember our fallen soldiers.”
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VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Review Labor Budget Request
Chaired Senate Appropriations hearing on Department of Labor's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
“Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, as the Fiscal Year 26 appropriations process moves forward, I know we will continue to work together to identify priorities and find common ground on how best to responsibly allocate taxpayers’ resources. Thank you again for being here today.”
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Senate Passes Capito Resolution to End California’s EV Mandate
Senate passed Capito resolution to repeal California's EV mandate under Congressional Review Act.
“Today, the Senate voted to end California’s EV mandate and send my joint resolution of disapproval under the CRA to President Trump’s desk.”
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VIDEO: Capito Questions Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer During Appropriations Hearing
Questioned Labor Secretary on Davis-Bacon wage determinations for West Virginia highway construction projects.
“Madam Secretary, we’ve talked about this issue, but it’s about the West Virginia Department of Transportation and the Davis-Bacon wage determinations for highway construction. They're just unworkable…The Biden wage determinations left out key job classifications that are commonly used on highway projects.”
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Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Enhance Reentry Programs, Promote Public Safety
Introduced bill reauthorizing federal reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals.
“Over 95% of incarcerated people will be released at some point”
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on EPA’s Proposed FY26 Budget with Administrator Zeldin
Held hearing on EPA's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal with Administrator Zeldin.
“I look forward to building to that future with you, Mr. Administrator, over the next several years.”
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Chairman Capito Talks California Waiver CRA at GOP Leadership Press Conference
Introduced Congressional Review Act to repeal California's electric vehicle sales mandate.
“As Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am the one who is leading the California waiver Congressional Review Act.”
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VIDEO: Capito Questions HHS Secretary Kennedy During Appropriations Hearing
Questioned HHS Secretary Kennedy on patient access to clinical trials during budget hearing.
“We are not cutting any clinical trials and we’re not cutting drug development. We’re cutting administrative costs.”
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Capito, Warner Introduce Bill to Improve Early Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to improve early assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
“As we continue to search for breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer’s, we must ensure our health care system is doing its part to identify the disease earlier and connect patients and families with the tools they need.”
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VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing Reviewing HHS Budget Request
Held hearing with HHS Secretary Kennedy to review Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
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ICYMI: Capito, Barrasso Introduce Growing America’s Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act
Introduced bill to reduce taxes on equipment purchases for small businesses and manufacturers.
“West Virginia’s manufacturers and small business owners are the backbone of our economy”
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