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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Capito supports Trump's updated definition of waters of the United States
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of the Trump administration's recent update to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).
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Credit for Caring Act reintroduced by Senators Capito and Bennet
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Michael Bennet have reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, which aims to provide financial relief to family caregivers.
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Bipartisan group urges USDA action on farmer disaster relief
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, has joined a bipartisan initiative to expedite disaster assistance for farmers affected by recent natural disasters.
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Senators call on NRC to update nuclear environmental review process
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cynthia Lummis, and Mark Kelly have collectively urged the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to enhance its environmental review requirements.
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Capito joins bipartisan effort with new bill targeting fentanyl crisis
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has aligned with a bipartisan group to introduce the HIDTA Enhancement Act, a legislative proposal designed to address the drug trafficking crisis, specifically targeting fentanyl in West Virginia.
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Senate committee examines EPA nominees' views on state collaboration and energy policies
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Capito leads hearing on EPA leadership nominations
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Senator Capito responds to commerce secretary's review of BEAD funding
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement in response to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's announcement regarding the BEAD program.
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Senator Capito supports Trump's congressional address
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Republican Leadership, issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump's address to Congress.
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Senators urge NCAA for clarity on policy regarding locker room access
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and a group of Republican colleagues have reached out to NCAA President Charlie Baker, requesting further clarification on the organization's policies regarding biological males in women's locker rooms.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation services
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar have introduced new legislation aimed at improving access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
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Senate votes against Biden-era methane emissions charge
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has voted to overturn a regulation from the Biden administration concerning natural gas emissions.
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Senator Capito examines implementation challenges in surface transportation policies
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to assess the execution of surface transportation policies within the...
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Senator Capito supports Jamieson Greer's confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia has announced her support for Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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Capito leads hearing on IIJA's impact on surface transportation
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on assessing the implementation of surface transportation policies under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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West Virginia delegation supports federal disaster aid after severe storms
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, expressed their approval of President Donald Trump's decision to authorize Individual Assistance for West Virginia counties affected by...
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Capito and Warner push for improved rural historic tax credit act
Last week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner reintroduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act.
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Senator Capito outlines priorities for West Virginia as EPW Committee Chair
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, outlined her priorities in an op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Wheeling...
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Capito supports fiscal year 2025 budget resolution backing Trump's agenda
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support following the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution.
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Capito supports Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia announced her decision to support the confirmation of Kash Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).