Shelley Moore Capito.
United States Senator from West Virginia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 61
What's happening
Active this week
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Senators Capito, Lee, Whitehouse, and Heinrich introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Trump, Merkley, Capito, and Lee were involved in the energy permitting overhaul bill, with Trump encouraging support and Merkley opposing provisions.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Shelley Moore Capito succeeded John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV in the Senate.Some support24 reports
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Jim Justice, Patrick Morrisey, and Shelley Moore Capito are involved in discussions regarding leadership and state governance.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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An investiture ceremony took place at Shepherd University involving Patrick Morrisey and Shelley Moore Capito.Some support1 report
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DOJ awarded a $2.5 million grant to Marshall University Forensic Science Center, supported by Senator Capito.Some support1 report
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Senator Capito secured research support funding for West Virginia University and funding for a Wetzel County 911 storage facility.Some support4 reports
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Jon Husted and Shelley Moore Capito hosted a permitting reform roundtable in Columbus, Ohio.Some support1 report
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Weirton secured federal funding for local hospital expansion.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Shelley Moore Capito visited Hampshire County and discussed local issues with residents and leaders.Some support1 report
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Monarch Compute Campus is near Point Pleasant, while Patrick Morrisey commented on AI investment and Shelley Moore Capito chaired a Senate committee.Some support2 reports
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Shelley Moore Capito and Sheldon Whitehouse collaborated on committee work regarding permitting reform.Some support4 reports
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Boggs was appointed CEO of Charleston Area Alliance, and Shelley Moore Capito visited a manufacturing site in Charleston.Some support2 reports
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Nicholas County to meet with local leaders.Some support1 report
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Nucor is expanding its operations, moving product from West Virginia to Ohio, with political support from lawmakers.Some support1 report
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Senator Capito represents West Virginia as Augusta University contributes to defense strategy amid Iran-linked infrastructure attacks.Some support1 report
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Shelley Moore Capito represents West Virginia interests as a Senate bill moves through the legislative process, addressing issues companion to House legislation.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Capito discusses the Senate's budget reconciliation process, which includes funding for war with Iran and advancing Trump's priorities.Some support2 reports
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Shelley Moore Capito supported priorities related to the SAVE Act.Some support1 report
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Capito requested a disaster declaration from Trump as aid efforts continue in Buckhannon, involving the college and local groups.Some support1 report
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Capito and lawmakers, including Sean Duffy, addressed rail safety measures while being influenced by Trump administration priorities.Some support1 report
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Justice and Capito discuss Houthis conflict involvement and question Hegseth's stance on Iran spending.Some support1 report
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West Virginia politicians, including Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, praised the FBI's protection efforts while in the Mountain State.Some support2 reports
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Several members of Congress, including Roger Wicker, Michael Bennet, and John Fetterman, are sponsoring the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act in the House of Representatives.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Shelley Moore Capito
Events traced to Shelley Moore Capito, step by step, newest first- West Virginia's financial outlook may shape Senator Capito's prioritiesState revenue uncertainties may influence Senator Capito's policy focus.Possible
- WV economic initiatives may strengthen U.S. Senator Capito's influenceWV economic initiatives may strengthen U.S. Senator Capito's influenceLikely
- How could the political dynamics surrounding permitting reform affect Shelley Moore Capito?Permitting reform efforts may face delays due to shifting political prioritiesPossible
- Shelley Moore Capito may benefit from Wheeling's new Opportunity Zone statusShelley Moore Capito may benefit from Wheeling's new Opportunity Zone statusLikely
- Healthcare negotiation outcome may influence Senator Capito's focus on West Virginia care accessHealthcare negotiation outcome may influence Senator Capito's focus on West Virginia care accessPossible
- Senator Capito may address regulatory instability in West Virginia coal industrySenator Capito may need to address regulatory instability in West Virginia's coal industryPossible
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- New WV portal may boost economic interests represented by CapitoNew state portal may boost economic interests represented by Shelley Moore CapitoLikely
- West Virginia health funding could influence Senator Capito's policy focusWest Virginia health funding could influence Senator Capito's policy focusPossible
Explainers that pass through Shelley Moore Capito
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News at the entities that move Shelley Moore Capito most-
senate StructuralThe Senate introduced the BAAJA bill on November 3, 2026.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
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West Virginia StructuralFeudal socioeconomic order is held in West Virginia, with her actions describing the bonding response.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
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Sheldon Whitehouse OperationalSenators Heinrich, Lee, and Whitehouse co-sponsored a bill, which Donald Trump supports for its energy agenda.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
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Donald Trump OperationalDemocratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries are facing internal political limitations and hindering legislative progress.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
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Meta TransactionalA lawsuit was filed in San Francisco targeting major AI firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Google, with the New Jersey AG representing the plaintiffs.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
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Nucor TransactionalCompanies are involved in metal recovery and waste management, with operations in North Carolina.Moves Shelley Moore Capito
Connections
The 40 strongest of 61, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
West Virginia Structural
Shelley Moore Capito serves as a U.S. Senator formally representing the political and economic interests of West Virginia.
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senate Structural
Shelley Moore Capito serves as a member and committee chair within the U.S. Senate, actively participating in legislative duties.
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West Virginia University Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito provides research support funding to West Virginia University.
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Donald Trump Operational
Capito and Trump engage in active political interaction, characterized by policy influence, critiques, and direct requests.
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Vandalia Health Structural
Capito's office facilitated and allocated federal funding to Vandalia Health, establishing a structural dependency.
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Sheldon Whitehouse Operational
The two politicians actively collaborate and compete on legislative issues, including water resources and permitting reform.
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Wetzel County Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito secured funding for a 911 storage facility within Wetzel County.
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Nucor Transactional
Capito successfully leveraged her influence to facilitate Nucor's establishment and relocation to West Virginia.
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Mike Lee Operational
The entities actively collaborate on legislative initiatives, including co-authoring and introducing bills.
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Joe Manchin Operational
Capito and Manchin partnered to successfully secure construction funding for a specific project.
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Katie Britt Operational
The two individuals jointly supported and cosponsored legislation concerning rural hospitals.
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Martin Heinrich Operational
The two individuals actively collaborated by co-introducing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
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Sean Duffy Operational
Both lawmakers address and advocate for policy regarding rail safety measures.
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Riley Moore Operational
The two individuals are observed to be competitors operating within the political offices of their shared region.
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Weirton Structural
Shelley Moore Capito's political influence is linked to securing federal funding for local hospital expansion in Weirton.
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Parkersburg Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito secured funding for a local renovation project in Parkersburg.
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Congress Operational
Capito's legislative efforts are shown to directly influence the support and function of Congress.
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Steve Womack Operational
The two individuals actively oversee related legislative aspects.
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Todd Blanche Shared context
The entities share a high-level professional context related to the Senate confirmation process.
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Justice Shared context
Justice and Capito share a political context by representing similar constituents.
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Jim Justice Shared context
Both individuals are high-profile political figures who serve together on the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Microsoft Transactional
The Senator sold shares of Microsoft.
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Westmoreland Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the political context surrounding A's successful grant funding application.
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Houthis Mentioned together
Shelley Moore Capito publicly notes the Houthis' involvement in widening regional conflict.
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Tim Kaine Operational
The two entities are documented as having introduced the SUSTAIN 340B Act regarding the 340B program.
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Meta Transactional
Senator Shelley Moore Capito sold shares of Meta Platforms.
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FBI Transactional
Capito acknowledged the FBI's protection efforts.
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Marshall University Forensic Science Center Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito provided support for the forensic work conducted by the Marshall University Forensic Science Center.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
Capito actively questions Hegseth regarding his vagueness on Iran spending policy.
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Zoetis Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito sold her entire stock stake in Zoetis on November 5, 2026.
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Greenbrier County Shared context
A is a political figure whose professional context is rooted in West Virginia, where B is located.
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Leon Topalian Mentioned together
Leon Topalian praised Shelley Moore Capito's commitment to a shared project.
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Huntington Transactional
Shelley Moore Capito secured funding for a new medical school project in Huntington.
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Patrick Morrisey Mentioned together
The two individuals were co-mentioned attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a highway opening.
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Shepherd University Mentioned together
Shelley Moore Capito attended an investiture ceremony at Shepherd University.
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Hampshire County Shared context
Shelley Moore Capito visited Hampshire County to discuss local issues.
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Jon Husted Operational
The two individuals collaborated on a permitting system.
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John Fetterman Shared context
Both individuals operate within the same US legislative political context.
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Jacky Rosen Shared context
Both senators are noted for participating in discussions regarding nuclear waste policy.
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Ohio Shared context
Shelley Moore Capito supports nuclear power development within the state of Ohio.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Trump, Merkley, Capito, and Lee were involved in the energy permitting overhaul bill, with Trump encouraging support and Merkley opposing provisions.
- Shelley Moore Capito succeeded John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV in the Senate.
- An investiture ceremony took place at Shepherd University involving Patrick Morrisey and Shelley Moore Capito.
October 2026
7 events- Senators Capito, Lee, Whitehouse, and Heinrich introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
- DOJ awarded a $2.5 million grant to Marshall University Forensic Science Center, supported by Senator Capito.
- Senator Capito secured research support funding for West Virginia University and funding for a Wetzel County 911 storage facility.
- Jon Husted and Shelley Moore Capito hosted a permitting reform roundtable in Columbus, Ohio.
- Weirton secured federal funding for local hospital expansion.
- Shelley Moore Capito visited Hampshire County and discussed local issues with residents and leaders.
- Monarch Compute Campus is near Point Pleasant, while Patrick Morrisey commented on AI investment and Shelley Moore Capito chaired a Senate committee.
September 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
4 events- Boggs was appointed CEO of Charleston Area Alliance, and Shelley Moore Capito visited a manufacturing site in Charleston.
- Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Nicholas County to meet with local leaders.
- Nucor is expanding its operations, moving product from West Virginia to Ohio, with political support from lawmakers.
- Senator Capito represents West Virginia as Augusta University contributes to defense strategy amid Iran-linked infrastructure attacks.
July 2026
6 events- Shelley Moore Capito represents West Virginia interests as a Senate bill moves through the legislative process, addressing issues companion to House legislation.
- Capito discusses the Senate's budget reconciliation process, which includes funding for war with Iran and advancing Trump's priorities.
- Shelley Moore Capito supported priorities related to the SAVE Act.
- Capito requested a disaster declaration from Trump as aid efforts continue in Buckhannon, involving the college and local groups.
- Capito and lawmakers, including Sean Duffy, addressed rail safety measures while being influenced by Trump administration priorities.
- Justice and Capito discuss Houthis conflict involvement and question Hegseth's stance on Iran spending.
June 2026
2 events- West Virginia politicians, including Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, praised the FBI's protection efforts while in the Mountain State.
- Several members of Congress, including Roger Wicker, Michael Bennet, and John Fetterman, are sponsoring the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act in the House of Representatives.