Senator Capito praises the Trump EPA for repealing Biden-era coal regulations, claiming it benefits West Virginia communities.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Capito praises EPA decision: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) commended the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) move to repeal the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) set during the Biden administration, which she claims imposed "unreasonable standards" on coal and oil-fired power plants.
Impact on West Virginia: Capito stated that the previous MATS rule from the Obama administration significantly harmed coal workers and their communities in West Virginia. She believes the repeal will support affordable and reliable electricity from coal, highlighting the Trump administration's commitment to this energy source.
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Shelley Moore Capito Fundraising
Shelley Moore Capito recently disclosed $378.6K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 243rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 57.6% came from individual donors.
Capito disclosed $290.2K of spending. This was the 246th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Capito disclosed $4.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 73rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Shelley Moore Capito's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Shelley Moore Capito Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Shelley Moore Capito is worth $4.9M, as of February 21st, 2026. This is the 171st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Capito has approximately $2.4M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Shelley Moore Capito's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Capito.
Shelley Moore Capito Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Shelley Moore Capito:
- S.3472: National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
- S.3209: NOPAIN for Veterans Act
- S.2621: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
- S.2587: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- S.1960: PEAKS Act
- S.1843: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Shelley Moore Capito on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Capito.
2026 West Virginia US Senate Election
There has been approximately $16,494,009 of spending in West Virginia US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,181,140 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($3,033,682)
- TEAM WEST VIRGINIA ($749,963)
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND ($141,365)
- TAKE ME HOME WV ACTION ($123,134)
- GOA VICTORY FUND ($114,767)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 West Virginia US Senate election.
