Shelley Moore Capito

Wants to better connect West Virginia through broadband to develop businesses and improve education.

“Broadband is absolutely critical for developing businesses, improving education and sharing ideas, which is why one of Senator Capito’s earliest and top priorities continues to be better connecting the state of West Virginia...”⁷

Recognizes small businesses as the backbone of West Virginia's local economy.

“In West Virginia, 98% of our businesses are small businesses, and employ over 48% of our state's workforce. These companies are truly the backbone of the state's local economy, and they employ half of our private-sector workforce...”⁷

Supports creating and securing jobs by effectively using natural resources.

“By effectively making use of our natural resources in West Virginia and across our nation, we can create and secure jobs, enhance our national security, and make America less reliant on foreign energy sources.”⁸

Wants to see the buildout of natural gas and petrochemical manufacturing in West Virginia.

“Senator Capito is committed to seeing the buildout of the complete value chain for natural gas and petrochemical manufacturing in the state, particularly in the Northern Panhandle.”⁸

Wants to cut off the drug supply chain to help businesses hire new workers and help employees in need of treatment.

“The lack of treatment options is not only a problem for those suffering from addiction. It impacts businesses seeking to hire new workers and help employees in need of treatment, and it hurts homeowners concerned with declining neighborhoods and home values.”⁹

Supports policies that encourage small business employment and expansion through a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy.

“That’s why Senator Capito has always advocated for a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy to encourage small business employment and expansion.”¹⁰

Believes that American-made goods and services stimulate the economy and encourage job growth.

“She understands American-made goods and services stimulate our economy and encourage further job growth throughout West Virginia.”¹⁰

Believes Opportunity Zones can be a game changer in communities throughout the state.

“Senator Capito was an early supporter of this measure and believes it can be a game change in communities throughout the state.”¹⁰

Wants to prioritize West Virginia investments through the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

“Senator Capito believes a key partner will continue to be the Economic Development Administration (EDA).”¹⁰

Worked to increase the EDA’s presence in West Virginia, resulting in significant funding increases.

“Since Senator Capito’s meeting in 2015, EDA has begun prioritizing West Virginia investments and has hired a representative solely focused on West Virginia.”¹⁰

Has worked closely with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to direct funding to West Virginia.

“Senator Capito has worked closely with the ARC to direct funding to West Virginia.”¹⁰

Supports the 45Q carbon capture tax credit.

“Senator Capito is a leader in Congress on carbon capture technology development, working in a bipartisan fashion to enact the FUTURE Act — which expanded and improved the 45Q carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) tax credit — and crafting the USE IT Act to reduce regulatory barriers to deployment of CCUS technology, which is essential to meeting environmental goals while also preserving and creating jobs.”⁸

Co-sponsored a tax reform bill that includes Opportunity Zones to spur growth in economically distressed areas.

“Senator Capito co-sponsored the tax reform bill, which President Trump signed into law in 2017. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes many provisions that are good for West Virginia businesses, communities, and families.”¹⁰

Believes every American deserves access to affordable, quality health care.

“Senator Capito believes every West Virginian and American deserve access to affordable, quality health care. She is a long-time advocate for rural health care initiatives and has consistently championed funding for community health centers, a vital source of primary care in communities across West Virginia...”⁷

Has grave concerns about the lack of mental health services within the VA.

“Senator Capito has grave concerns about the lack of mental health services within the VA.”¹⁸

Supports exploring unconventional methods to address veterans’ mental health.

“Senator Capito believes that it is important to look into unconventional methods to addressing the mental health of veterans.”¹⁸

Supports improving drug addiction treatment facilities in the state to address the crisis.

“The takeaway was clear: there is a desperate need for substance abuse treatment facilities in the state.”⁹

Secures resources and support programs to prevent substance use disorder, treat addiction, and help West Virginians impacted by the addiction crisis.

“As a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito has fiercely advocated for strong border security, including a wall, advanced technology at ports of entry, and increased funding to help stop the flow of deadly drugs coming across the southern border. Senator Capito has also been an advocate for some of the youngest victims of the opioid epidemic.”⁹

Supports care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers.

“She introduced the CRIB Act to ensure care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers – like Lily’s Place in Huntington, West Virginia – and the RISE from Trauma Act to increase resources for communities to support children who have experienced trauma.”⁹

Played an influential role in crafting the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a comprehensive addiction response legislation.

“Senator Capito played an influential role in crafting the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, the largest comprehensive addiction response legislation ever. West Virginia has served as ground zero for opioid recovery efforts.”⁹

Authored the NO PAIN Act to address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare.

“Recently, in addition to advocating for and securing funding to increase access to treatment and recovery options through her role on the Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito authored the NO PAIN Act, which aims to address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare.”⁹

Cosponsored the Family Support Services for Addiction Act to provide grant funding to support families with loved ones seeking addiction treatment.

“She also cosponsored the Family Support Services for Addiction Act that would provide $25 million in grant funding to help nonprofits and community organizations provide support services to families with loved ones seeking addiction treatment.”⁹

Believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy that creates jobs and is responsible for the environment.

“As the Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senator Capito is working every day at the intersection of energy, environment, and the economy. By effectively making use of our natural resources in West Virginia and across our nation, we can create and secure jobs, enhance our national security, and make America less reliant on foreign energy sources. Senator Capito believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on reliably meeting consumer demand, creating quality jobs, and being responsible stewards of the environment through responsible regulation.”⁷

Believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on meeting consumer demand and responsible regulation.

“Senator Capito believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on reliably meeting consumer demand, creating quality jobs, and being responsible stewards of the environment through responsible regulation.”⁸

Supports the West Virginia coal industry, including investments in new markets.

“Senator Capito continues to support the West Virginia coal industry, particularly supporting investments in new markets for coal, including carbon manufacturing and extracting rare earth elements essential to our high tech and defense sectors.”⁸

Supports reducing regulatory barriers to carbon capture technology deployment.

“Senator Capito is a leader in Congress on carbon capture technology development, working in a bipartisan fashion to enact the FUTURE Act — which expanded and improved the 45Q carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) tax credit — and crafting the USE IT Act to reduce regulatory barriers to deployment of CCUS technology, which is essential to meeting environmental goals while also preserving and creating jobs.”⁸

Pushed the EPA to regulate PFAS contaminant levels in drinking water.

“Once it was recognized that “forever chemicals” known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated communities in West Virginia, Senator Capito aggressively pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate PFAS contaminant levels in drinking water and prevent future emissions of the chemicals, including introducing several pieces of bipartisan legislation.”⁸

Supports the Land and Wildlife Conservation Fund (LWCF).

“As a lover of the outdoors and an appropriator, Senator Capito has continually funded the Land and Wildlife Conservation Fund (LWCF).”⁸

Advocated for permanent authorization of the Land and Wildlife Conservation Fund (LWCF).

“Additionally, she has advocated for permanent authorization of LWCF with a dedicated funding stream.”⁸

Supports addressing the National Park Service’s maintenance backlog.

“Senator Capito also supports the Restore Our Parks Act, legislation that would address the National Park Service’s $12 billion maintenance backlog.”⁸

Supports developing the next generation of water utility workers.

“Senator Capito also sponsored the Innovative Water Workforce Development Act, which established a competitive grant program to help develop the next generation of water utility workers.”²⁶

Wants West Virginians to have the opportunity to receive high-quality education from pre-school through college.

“Senator Capito is committed to making sure that West Virginians have the opportunity to receive high-quality education from pre-school through college. She understands that education is a key to success and a vital part of maintaining strong communities and attracting employers to West Virginia...”⁷

Believes aggressors like Iran and Russia must be dealt with firmly and staunchly supports Israel.

“In a post 9/11 world, Senator Capito believes aggressors like Iran and Russia must be dealt with firmly, and we should staunchly support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel.”²⁸

Supports providing West Virginians with safe, dependable water and wastewater services.

“As a leader on the EPW and Appropriations Committees, she will continue to advance proposals that provide West Virginians with safe, dependable water and wastewater services.”²⁶

Wants to ensure small businesses have access to high-speed broadband.

“Senator Capito will ensure that our small businesses have the necessary tools to succeed and expand, including access to high-speed broadband.”¹⁰

Values the sacrifices of veterans and wants to ensure they receive support and benefits.

“As the daughter of a decorated World War II veteran, Senator Capito values the sacrifices made by those who honorably serve our nation. She is dedicated to ensuring that our servicemen and women, veterans, and their families are provided with the support and benefits they deserve.”⁷

Supports ensuring veterans and their families receive support and benefits they deserve.

“She is dedicated to ensuring that our servicemen and women, veterans, and their families are provided with the support and benefits they deserve.”¹⁸

Wants Congress to work with the VA to provide resources for veterans transitioning to civilian life.

“It is crucial that Congress work with the VA to provide all the resources necessary to ensure a smooth transition for our veterans.”¹⁸

Created an Agritherapy pilot program at the Woody Williams VAMC.

“As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Senator Capito was able to create an Agritherapy pilot program at the Woody Williams VAMC in Huntington.”¹⁸

Will continue to fight for reforms that improve the treatment of veterans and their families.

“Senator Capito works to represent West Virginia veterans and their needs and will continue to fight for reforms that improve the treatment of veterans and their families.”¹⁸

Funds partnerships to combat the opioid crisis.

“Through her leadership, Senator Capito has been able to fund the partnership between Marshall University and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative arm of ICE, to combat the opioid crisis.”²⁸

Recognizes the opioid crisis has ravaged West Virginia and destroyed thousands of families.

“For the past several years, West Virginia has had the highest number of opioid-related overdose deaths in the nation. This crisis has ravaged the state, destroying thousands of families...”⁷

Introduced several pieces of legislation to combat the addiction crisis and stop the flow of fentanyl in communities.

“As fentanyl drives the addiction crisis and creates a devastating impact in West Virginia, Senator Capito has introduced several pieces of legislation to combat the addiction crisis in West Virginia, and stop the flow of fentanyl in communities.”⁹

Introduced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to further coordinate efforts to disrupt the distribution of fentanyl.

“The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, the STOP Act 2.0, and the PREVENT Fentanyl Act aim to further coordinate efforts to disrupt the distribution of fentanyl, block efforts to ship illicit drugs into the U.S., and improve training to crack down on drug trafficking tactics.”⁹

Supports addressing wastewater challenges faced by rural communities.

“Senator Capito has worked across the aisle to write legislation that helps address wastewater challenges faced by rural communities, such as the Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act.”²⁶