Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.)
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Recent News About Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.)
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Senate passes Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act with overwhelming support
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voted in favor of the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act today. The legislation aims to protect children from online dangers associated with social media and provide parents with necessary tools. It combines the Kids Online Safety Act, which Senator Capito helped introduce, and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act 2.0, of which she is a cosponsor. The bill passed with a vote of 91-3 and now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Senator Capito addresses Supreme Court changes and campus anti-Semitism
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, appeared on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the Biden-Harris administration's new plan to overhaul the Supreme Court and issues related to anti-Semitism on college campuses.
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Senators introduce bill banning federal contracts for companies boycotting Israel
Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 11 of her Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act. The legislation, led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), aims to prohibit the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott the State of Israel. West Virginia and 36 other states have already passed laws or regulations opposing the boycott, divestment, or sanction (BDS) of Israel.
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Senator Capito introduces bill addressing discrimination against Jewish students
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), introduced the Restoring Civility on Campus Act this week. The legislation aims to ensure universities and the U.S. Department of Education (Education) promptly address civil rights complaints when a student experiences violence or harassment on campus due to their heritage. This initiative was led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).
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Federal Prison Oversight Act signed into law
Today, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), was signed into law. The law establishes new, independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
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Capito secures grant funding for diverse initiatives across West Virginia
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she has secured funding from various federal agencies for numerous projects in West Virginia. These initiatives span healthcare, education, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug prevention.
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Senator Capito announces funding for new ambulances in Braxton County
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced two awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aimed at improving rural health services and emergency services in West Virginia.
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Bipartisan VET AI Act aims at creating guidelines for third-party audits of artificial intelligence
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), both members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, have introduced the Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act.
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Senator Capito reaffirms support for Israel following Netanyahu's congressional address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate floor in strong support of Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.
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Capito's EPW report criticizes funding for controversial groups under inflation reduction act
The NDN Collective, which refers to the United States as an “enemy” and a “so-called country,” is helping administer $100 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Senator Capito tours updated visitor center at New River Gorge
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made two stops in Fayette County focused on tourism and health care.
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Senator Capito calls for President Biden's resignation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, has called for President Joe Biden to resign.
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Senator Capito announces $1.5 million EPA award for Greenbrier County waterline extension
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Greenbrier County Public Service District (PSD) No. 2.
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Stakeholders express strong backing for bipartisan WRDA of 2024
A broad group of stakeholders has voiced support for the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024), which advanced out of committee unanimously in May. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate EPW Committee, developed the legislation in partnership with U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Chairman of the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member of the EPW Transportation and...
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Senator Capito celebrates new law aimed at ending Parkinson's Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined George Manahan, head of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, representatives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, members of the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network, and local leaders in Charleston to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. During the event, Senator Capito was honored with the Parkinson’s MVP Champion Award for her work on this legislation and her efforts in Congress to address neurological disorders.
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Senator Capito condemns violence after assassination attempt on President Trump
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a statement regarding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13.
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Capito announces $87.5 million for Market Street Bridge replacement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.
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Federal Prison Oversight Act passes Senate with unanimous support
Yesterday, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The bill, led by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), establishes new independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Having passed both the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, it will now proceed to the president’s desk for signing into law.
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Senate EPW Committee examines response efforts after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened today to discuss "The Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse on March 26, 2024." Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered an opening statement addressing the incident's aftermath and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Senator Capito criticizes three years of Biden administration's policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate floor addressing what she described as failures of the Biden administration over the past three and a half years.