Press Release: Chairman Shelley Moore Capito Engages in EPW Hearing on Endangered Species Act Implementation

Senator Capito led a hearing on the Endangered Species Act, discussing state roles and challenges in implementation.

Quiver AI Summary

Senator Capito discusses Endangered Species Act challenges: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in a hearing focused on the Endangered Species Act (ESA). She raised issues regarding state involvement in protecting endangered species and questioned the implications of natural diseases affecting certain species.

State management of species emphasized: Witness Brian Yablonski noted that states manage most wildlife species and suggested enhanced state roles could alleviate federal burdens. Capito expressed curiosity about the reluctance to delegate authority to states due to trust concerns and past litigation.

Focus on disease management in species conservation: Capito highlighted the conflict surrounding the northern long-eared bat, which is affected by diseases rather than habitat loss. Witness Jake Li explained that policies are in place to help mitigate such situations through collaboration between wind energy companies and conservation efforts.

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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.

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Shelley Moore Capito Net Worth

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Shelley Moore Capito Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Shelley Moore Capito:

S.4036: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the Project ECHO Grant Program, to allow for such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and for other purposes.
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

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