Shelley Moore Capito
Senator for West Virginia · Republican · United States
“In 1971, the West Virginia Legislature created 11 planning and development councils, which are responsible for administering and facilitating Federal and State funding for local and regional projects including water, wastewater, transportation, broadband deployment, workforce development, housing, healthcare, and tourism, among other prio…”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“When the June 2016 floods struck much of John's region, he was instrumental in the recovery efforts, restoring vital infrastructure to communities and working with volunteer organizations to help rebuild the homes and lives of those impacted.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“It is our names written in the headlines, but truly nothing can be accomplished without the boots on the ground required to submit applications, manage projects, and make them a reality. John was the epitome of boots on the ground, the one who built trust and made things happen, and we certainly have big shoes to fill with his passing.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Each of these counties have unique challenges that make public infrastructure costly and difficult. But no challenge was too daunting for John and his team of project specialists, financial managers, and GIS coordinators.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to John Tuggle, executive director of Region 4 Planning and Development Council, who departed this Earth suddenly on the evening of September 18, 2026, much to the sorrow of myself, his family and friends, the community he called home, and the many people across the State that he mentored, enco…”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Across two administrations--that is the previous administration and this one--the EPA has moved this reporting window three separate times for this very reason, which is that the electronic platform that companies must use is just not complete.”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
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“When the June 2016 floods struck much of John's region, he was instrumental in the recovery efforts, restoring vital infrastructure to communities and working with volunteer organizations to help rebuild the homes and lives of those impacted. John and his wife Romona were proud foster parents and remained in their children's lives even after they left his family's care. John Tuggle was the best of us. He was a gentle giant. Yes, he was impossible to miss even in a crowded room, but it was his warmth, kindness, knowledge, and commitment to helping others that made him larger than life. His spirit lives on through the many projects and people he helped shape. Charlie and I join countless others across West Virginia in prayer for his wife Romona, his family, and many friends. ____________________”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“It is our names written in the headlines, but truly nothing can be accomplished without the boots on the ground required to submit applications, manage projects, and make them a reality. John was the epitome of boots on the ground, the one who built trust and made things happen, and we certainly have big shoes to fill with his passing. Most importantly, John was a family man and dedicated Christian. He was a loving husband, father, foster parent, mentor, neighbor, and friend. He was an active member of the United Methodist Temple in Beckley, WV, and a volunteer for the Annual Community Thanksgiving meal in his hometown of Oak Hill, where he was one of the first to arrive and one of the last to the leave while serving free hot meals to thousands of his neighbors.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Each of these counties have unique challenges that make public infrastructure costly and difficult. But no challenge was too daunting for John and his team of project specialists, financial managers, and GIS coordinators. If you have ever spent time around John and the staff of Region 4, you know they are more than colleagues; they are family. My heart is with them during this difficult time. Throughout my time serving in Congress, I have had many opportunities to work with John and his team, and I can say without hesitation that they are the very best. So often, elected officials get all the credit when Federal or State dollars get handed down to communities for projects.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“In 1971, the West Virginia Legislature created 11 planning and development councils, which are responsible for administering and facilitating Federal and State funding for local and regional projects including water, wastewater, transportation, broadband deployment, workforce development, housing, healthcare, and tourism, among other priorities. These councils are the unsung heroes of infrastructure in our State. Most West Virginians do not even know they exist. Their work is not publicized; they do not seek attention or expect praise. They do it because they love their communities and want to create a better quality of life for their neighbors. Region 4 is comprised of Fayette, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties--five rural counties in our State that are among the most beautiful and scenic places we have to offer.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to John Tuggle, executive director of Region 4 Planning and Development Council, who departed this Earth suddenly on the evening of September 18, 2026, much to the sorrow of myself, his family and friends, the community he called home, and the many people across the State that he mentored, encouraged, and supported throughout all of their endeavors.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“But this does not make PFAS reporting more effective; it does not make the reporting system come online any faster; and it does not provide communities with better data. So I would urge a no vote from my colleagues. And with that, I yield back to Senator Whitehouse.”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“I have led efforts to try to clean up legacy contamination in order to protect communities that did not cause this pollution, like our water utilities and our farmers, and to ensure that polluters bear the responsibility for the PFAS cleanup. I have helped secure funding to address PFAS contamination in the communities that need it the most, and I have chaired hearing after hearing on PFAS cleanup, disposal, and liability. So I think my record is very clear on this. So addressing PFAS should not be a partisan issue. Both parties, both Chambers, both of us, and two consecutive administrations have recognized: PFAS is a serious public health challenge that requires practical solutions.”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“Consider what passing this would really mean. It would set a Federal reporting deadline that would be physically impossible to meet, putting both regulated entities and the EPA in a very difficult position. There is no finished system to file through, and there is no time left to assemble all of those years of data. It would do this while exposing small businesses and manufacturers to potential enforcement for failing to comply with the reporting requirement that the EPA itself has concluded cannot be met. I have seen the impact of PFAS contamination firsthand in my home State of West Virginia. I think Senator Whitehouse and I agree that this is an issue--an important issue--that we need to address.”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“Across two administrations--that is the previous administration and this one--the EPA has moved this reporting window three separate times for this very reason, which is that the electronic platform that companies must use is just not complete. Both the Biden and the Trump EPAs have explained in detail the technical challenges associated with this reporting program: this rule's requiring of a collection of more than a decade of historic PFAS information from thousands of entities across a broad range of uses. This CRA cannot make the EPA build the system faster, and it won't address contamination or pollution in the interim. The only real effect it will have is to force an unworkable deadline rather than to stand up a PFAS reporting system that works for the long term, and that is what we all want.”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“A robust manufacturing sector, energy reliability, and a clean environment are not mutually exclusive. I am proud to join in this effort alongside Senator Curtis, my colleague on the Environment and Public Works Committee. This is an opportunity to return to commonsense environmental policy, and I encourage my colleagues to join us in supporting this resolution. I yield the floor.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“This tells American manufacturing and energy leaders that no matter what you do, you will always operate under the strictest regulatory standard available. We should instead provide incentives for industries to lower their emissions and keep alive the option of returning to an area source once emissions are reduced. Over the last 20 years, no other country has reduced its emissions like the United States, and we do not need overly restrictive regulations to continue this. Giving our private sector the ability to innovate on a sensible timeline is a different approach than the inflexible, top-down mandate that became accustom over the past 4 years. The good news is, every Member of this Chamber now has the opportunity to right this wrong and reinstate the rule in place before that, which allowed for reclassification of these sources.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today in support of my friend from Utah, Senator Curtis, and his Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the final rule of the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's review of final rule reclassification of major sources as area sources. This misguided rule would remove a major incentive for dozens of industries to reduce emissions. It would further saddle American energy producers and manufacturers with regulatory costs and burdens and, simply put, operates under a premise that is purely unfair. Under this rule, once you classify as a major source, you are always considered a major source even though--you would even be prohibited from ever achieving an ``area source'' status again even if your emissions output decreased below the applicable threshold.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes, followed by Senators Wyden and Schumer for up to 1 minute each.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Environment and Public Works Committee Rules of Procedure, approved in the Committee Business Meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, be printed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: EPW Committee Rules of Procedure RULE 1.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“The truth is, the American citizens have had enough talk, especially after these last 4 years. Now is the time for action. That is what the election was about--action, not empty words. This week, we will have before us a tranche of critical votes that America will be intently watching. To the families watching who have lost loved ones, like the Riley family, we stand with you. We feel your grief and your pain, and we will guard against this heartbreak ever happening again. Now more than ever, it is incumbent upon my colleagues and me to support America's families and pass the strongest possible bill for our communities. With that, I look forward to advancing the Laken Riley Act this week. I yield the floor.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗