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Capito, Shelley Moore

πŸ› U.S. SenatorRepublicanπŸ“ West Virginia
6-Year Senate Term
2021 β€” 2027
2 months
remaining in term
Jan 20213% of term remainingJan 2027
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Next election
November 2026
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Days left
77
⚠ Election within 6 months
Born
1953age 73
Terms served
4since 2003
First elected
2003(22+ yrs)
Washington office
170 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Capito, Shelley Moore is a Republican U.S. Senator from West Virginia, serving in the 119th United States Congress.

Currently serving a 6-year term that began in January 2021 and runs through January 2027, with the next election scheduled for November 2026. Capito, Shelley Moore has served in Congress since 2003 β€” 22+ years across 4 terms.

Born in 1953 (age 73). Washington, D.C.

office: 170 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Official website: https://www.capito.senate.gov..

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Chairman
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Subcommittee β€” Aviation, Space, and Innovation
of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee β€” Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Ex Officio
Subcommittee β€” Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Ex Officio
Subcommittee β€” Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee β€” Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee β€” Department of Defense
of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee β€” Department of Homeland Security
of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee β€” Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee β€” Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Chairman
Subcommittee β€” Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Ex Officio
Subcommittee β€” Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee β€” Telecommunications and Media
of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee β€” Transportation and Infrastructure
of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Ex Officio
Subcommittee β€” Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
of Senate Committee on Appropriations

20 most recent bills sponsored by Capito, Shelley Moore. Click a title to read the full bill on Congress.gov.

Data last refreshed: Oct 18, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC

# DateBill / TitleRoleStatus
01 Β· 09/30/2026SponsorRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
02 Β· 08/05/2026SponsorRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03 Β· 08/03/2026SponsorRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Edu
04 Β· 07/13/2026SponsorPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Ord
05 Β· 06/24/2026
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SponsorPending
06 Β· 06/24/2026
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07 Β· 06/24/2026
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08 Β· 06/24/2026
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09 Β· 06/24/2026
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10 Β· 05/21/2026SponsorSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to with
11 Β· 03/26/2026SponsorRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
12 Β· 03/10/2026SponsorRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Edu
13 Β· 09/12/2016
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SponsorPending
14 Β· 05/25/2016
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15 Β· 05/25/2016
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16 Β· 03/01/2016
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17 Β· 02/01/2016
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18 Β· 01/28/2016
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19 Β· 01/28/2016
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SponsorAmendment SA 3063 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
20 Β· 01/28/2016
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SponsorPending

Based on bills Capito, Shelley Moore has sponsored or cosponsored in Congress, grouped by policy area as tagged by Congress.gov. This reflects legislative activity, not a survey of personal opinions β€” click through to read any bill in full.

Health

Sponsored 7 Β· Cosponsored 19

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsored 1 Β· Cosponsored 3

Senate floor votes aren't available from our data source yet β€” this is a recent limitation upstream at Congress.gov, not specific to Capito, Shelley Moore. In the meantime, Senate roll call votes can be checked directly at senate.gov.

4
Elections Won
2002
First Elected
24
Years Served
R
Party

Capito, Shelley Moore (Republican) has won 4 congressional elections, representing West Virginia, first elected in 2002. Currently serving. Source: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.

2020
election

U.S. Senate

West Virginia Β· 117th Congress Β· 2021–present
● CURRENTRβœ“ WON6-year term

Elected in the 2020 general election. Term began January 2021. Currently serving. 117th United States Congress.

2014
election

U.S. Senate

West Virginia Β· 114th Congress Β· 2015–2021
Rβœ“ WON6-year term

Elected in the 2014 general election. Term began January 2015. Concluded January 2021. 114th United States Congress.

2008
election

U.S. Senate

West Virginia Β· 111th Congress Β· 2009–2015
Rβœ“ WON6-year term

Elected in the 2008 general election. Term began January 2009. Concluded January 2015. 111th United States Congress.

2002
election

U.S. Senate

West Virginia Β· 108th Congress Β· 2003–2009
Rβœ“ WON6-year term

Elected in the 2002 general election. Term began January 2003. Concluded January 2009. 108th United States Congress.

Each entry = one election victory. Data: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.

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