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Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair U.S. Senate
State
West Virginia
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
11 years, 6 months
25
Recorded Votes
21
Became Law
26
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2020 (70.3%, +43.3pt) Terms served: 2 Term length: 6 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Capito has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Health Care, Agriculture & Food and Environment & Energy.

  • Health Care 4 actions
  • Agriculture & Food 3 actions
  • Environment & Energy 3 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-s98 — Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 Became law
  2. Sponsored 119-s3209 — NOPAIN for Veterans Act 25 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-s2621 — 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. 13 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-s1843 — Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 12 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-13
    Introduced 119-s4949 — Water Resources Development Act of 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.

  2. 2026-06-03
    Voted Yea 119-s254 — ARTIST Act

    Introduced

  3. 2026-05-21
    Introduced 119-sres750 — A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)

  4. 2026-05-20
    Voted Yea 119-s2393 — Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

    Introduced

  5. 2026-05-20
    Voted Yea 119-s1003 — Lulu’s Law

    Introduced

  6. 2026-04-30
    Voted Nay 119-s4465 — A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

    Became Law

  7. 2026-04-29
    Voted Nay 119-sconres33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

    Introduced

  8. 2026-04-29
    Voted Nay 119-s1318 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

    Committee

  9. 2026-04-21
    Voted Nay 119-s1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

    Committee

  10. 2026-03-26
    Introduced 119-s4221 — Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  11. 2026-03-17
    Voted Yea 119-s3971 — Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

    Committee

  12. 2026-03-10
    Introduced 119-s4036 — AADAPT Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  13. 2026-03-04
    Voted Nay 119-s723 — Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

    Committee

  14. 2026-02-24
    Voted Nay 119-s2503 — ROTOR Act

    Committee

  15. 2026-02-11
    Voted Nay 119-s1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    Committee

  16. 2025-12-15
    Introduced 119-s3472 — National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  17. 2025-12-15
    Voted Nay 119-s284 — Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

    Introduced

  18. 2025-12-10
    Voted Yea 119-s1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

    Introduced

  19. 2025-12-09
    Introduced 119-sres537 — A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)

  20. 2025-12-09
    Voted Yea 119-s356 — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

    Introduced

Shelley Moore Capito is a Republican Senator from West Virginia serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 25 recorded votes, seen 21 measures become law, and sponsored 26 bills. They won their 2020 election with 70.3% of the vote, a 43.3-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

25 Votes 21 Laws 26 Bills Sponsored 70.3% 2020 Win 2 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-s254 2025-01-24 Senate

ARTIST Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Yea
119-s1003 2025-03-12 Senate

Lulu’s Law

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Yea
119-s2503 2025-07-29 Senate

ROTOR Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Committee Nay

West Virginia Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing West Virginia. View full West Virginia delegation

Jim Justice
Jim Justice U.S. Senate Republican
Carol Miller
Carol Miller U.S. House • West Virginia U.S. House West Virginia District 1 Republican
Riley Moore
Riley Moore U.S. House • West Virginia U.S. House West Virginia District 2 Republican

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Shelley Moore Capito win their last election?

Shelley Moore Capito won the 2020 general election with 70.3% of the vote (547,454 votes), winning by a margin of 43.3 points against 2 opponents.

When is Shelley Moore Capito up for re-election?

Shelley Moore Capito is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Shelley Moore Capito's current election status?

Shelley Moore Capito's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Shelley Moore Capito raised?

According to FEC filings, Shelley Moore Capito has raised $3,906,186 in campaign funds, spent $2,152,798, and has $4,064,753 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.