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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7 statements, Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026
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Capito Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation Sanctioning Russia and Iran
Praised Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation.
“The Senate’s passage of this legislation sends a strong message that the United States remains committed to holding Russia and its enablers accountable, and cutting off resources to the rogue regime in Iran”
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ICYMI: Capito Highlights Trump Accounts Legislation on CNBC’s “Squawk Box”
Introduced legislation to streamline Trump Account enrollment for newborns through Social Security Administration.
“And so, the Social Security administration, because you have to have a Social Security card, has made it easier to enroll in Social Security. And I thought, why don't we hook on to that and say, ‘You don't have to have a Trump account, but do you realize this is available to your child?”
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VIDEO: Capito Votes to Advance the Kids Online Safety Act from Commerce Committee
Voted to advance Kids Online Safety Act from Commerce Committee to Senate floor.
“We've had a lot of hearings on the addictive nature and how things creep into your feed, and what the schools are doing. So, this is really, probably, I think the most important part is safety.”
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Capito, Justice Introduce Bill to Streamline Enrollment in Trump Accounts
Introduced bill to streamline Trump Account enrollment for newborns through Social Security.
“Trump accounts are an innovative way to provide financial backing for all American newborns, and this legislation makes it easier for West Virginia families to access that opportunity”
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Congressional Review Act (Executive Calendar)
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Rhode Island for recognizing me but also for giving me a chance to talk about my opposition to S.J. Res. 187. As he explained, this resolution would rescind Trump's EPA's extension of its start date for PFAS reporting under section 8 of TSCA.…
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Capito, Welch Introduce Legislation to Preserve Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
Introduced bill to reauthorize Rural Communities Opioid Response Program for substance use treatment.
“West Virginians know firsthand the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has had on our state’s families and communities. We also know that recovery is possible when those struggling have access to the right resources”
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Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Health Care Training in Remote and Rural Areas
Introduced bill to reauthorize Project ECHO program expanding health care access in rural areas.
“Project ECHO is an invaluable tool for health outcomes in West Virginia and across the nation, especially in our rural areas. It provides training for primary care doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver excellent specialty care to patients close to home, directly in their communities.”
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