VIDEO: Capito Chairs Labor-H Hearing on NIH Budget
CANCER CENTERS Chairman Capito: “I am from a rural state, as we know. And I'm very interested … talks about the concentration of cancers in rural areas, such as mine, such as many of our states
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VIDEO: Capito Delivers Opening Statement at Labor-H Hearing on NIH Budget
facing my home state. West Virginia is a rural state where we have some of the highest rates
WTAS: Senator Justice’s GROUSE Act
other upland wildlife while strengthening working forests and rural economies. We strongly support this commonsense, habitat‑focused approach … working lands, benefitting hunters, forest landowners, and rural communities,” said Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants
VIDEO: Capito Participates in THUD Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on HUD Budget
barely there. So, I'm talking rural America here and the use of those funds. We've used … used for its intended purpose, either urban or rural. So, we do have a lot of complex programs
ICYMI: Rural Broadband Protection Act Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Rural Broadband Protection Act (RBPA) , legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va … being used properly to fund broadband deployment in rural areas. This legislation will streamline broadband dollars coming
Senator Justice Celebrates West Virginia’s National Small Business Week Winners
Year – Kimberly Mack, Cyclops Industries, Inc. WV Rural Small Business of the Year – Michael Ruffing, Problem Solver
WTAS: Senator Justice’s Bipartisan Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
because it addresses real challenges facing our rural communities. For small-town grocery stores operating on thin margins … bill supports West Virginia’s farmers and the rural grocery stores that connect them to their neighbors,” said
Chairman Capito Asks Administrator Zeldin About Trump EPA Wins and Priorities
Funds (SRFs) to provide clean drinking water in rural communities. HIGHLIGHTS: EGU STRATEGY Chairman Capito: “All the comments … that have still small and remaining rural communities that don’t have satisfactory service, they’re limited
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed EPA FY2027 Budget
These programs are how communities, especially small and rural communities, replace aging pipes, update treatment systems and ensure
VIDEO: Capito Chairs Labor-H Subcommittee Hearing on HHS Budget
thing for them. ON THE FUTURE OF THE RURAL HEALTH PROGRAMS: Chairman Capito: “What would … kind of future do you see for your rural health programs?” Secretary Kennedy: “Well, we're very committed
VIDEO: Chairman Capito Delivers Opening Statement at HHS Budget Hearing
prioritize programs that support healthcare access in rural communities. CDC data show that diabetes is more prevalent … rural communities than in urban areas, and rural Americans are more likely to die from cancer, heart disease
Senators Justice, Welch, Hyde-Smith, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability in Rural Communities
introduced the Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of ( FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026. This legislation would … requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time
Senators Justice, Welch, Hyde-Smith, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability in Rural Communities
Schiff (D-CA) introduced theFostering the Availability in Rural Markets of(FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026.This legislation … requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time
Capito, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Bolster Primary Care Training on Dementia Detection and Treatment
this important training. This is especially important for rural states like West Virginia where access to specialized care
Senator Justice Honors National Women in Agriculture Day, Recognizes West Virginian Dr. Megan J. Webb
essential to the future of food production and rural communities,”said Dr. Megan J. Webb. BACKGROUND
VIDEO: Capito Speaks on SAVE America Act
Capito’s remarks as delivered: “I come from rural America, West Virginia, where we have a great sense
Capito Reintroduces Bill to Address Wastewater Needs of Low-Income Households
legislation that would expand and strengthen the USDA Rural Decentralized Water Systems Program to provide support … TheRural Decentralized Water Systems Reauthorization Actwould reauthorize the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program through 2031, increase
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act
regulations can create for drivers in cold and rural environments. The chairman also explained the solutions that … diesel engine emissions monitoring features in cold and rural parts of the US. Below is theopening statementof Chairman
Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Impacts of Diesel Engine Derates on Public Safety, Agriculture
derates on public safety in Alaska and other rural and cold-weather areas. She also asked Todd Fornstrom … companies have come forward. They’re concerned. In rural Alaska, we’re moving kids
Capito Secures CDS Allocations for Rural Health Care Projects
Human Services (HHS), Transportation (DOT), Education (DOE), the Rural Housing Service, and the Health Resources and Services Administration … Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will support rural health care projects throughout the state. “These CDS allocations
PHOTOS: Capito, Justice Help Announce Funding for Yeager International Airport
priority to support the needs of rural airports across West Virginia,”Senator Capito said.“Yeager Airport’s terminal
Capito Secures CDS Award for Yeager International Airport
certain to highlight and support the needs of rural airports in West Virginia,”Senator Capito said.“Yeager
Capito Secures CDS Award for Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Company
Chief Rodney Twyman said.“Her commitment to helping rural and volunteer fire departments ensures that we can continue
Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Cybersecurity Challenges Facing US Water Infrastructure, Delivers Closing Remarks
Matt Odermann, Executive Board Member at North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association, about the unique cybersecurity challenges faced … small and rural water systems and opportunities to improve available tools. Finally, the Chairman asked Scott Dewhirst
Capito Attends White House Bill Signing of Appropriations Package, Including Bill She Authored
Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant; and the Rural Communities Opioid Response program to support efforts to combat … will also support strengthening the workforce, especially in rural communities, and expanding research for critical needs, such