Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore Capito
- B.S. in Zoology, Duke University, Durham, NC
- M.Ed., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
U.S. Senator
2015–PresentSenator from West Virginia. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2001–2015Represented West Virginia's 2nd congressional district for 7 terms.
Member, West Virginia House of Delegates (Kanawha County seat)
1996–2000Served two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing a Kanawha County district.
Director, Educational Information Center, West Virginia Board of Regents
Led the educational information center for the state’s Board of Regents after completing her master’s degree.
Career Counselor, West Virginia State University
Worked as a career counselor at West Virginia State University early in her professional career.
Key legislative actions from Shelley Moore Capito's record in Congress.
Broadband Expansion
Championed the Broadband DATA Act to improve broadband mapping and expand internet access in rural West Virginia.
Opioid Crisis Response
Secured federal funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs to combat opioid addiction in West Virginia.
Infrastructure Investment
Helped author and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, directing funds to West Virginia roads, bridges, and water systems.
Clean Drinking Water
Led efforts to secure funding for water infrastructure upgrades, including projects to address contamination in West Virginia communities.
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksChairman
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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