U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP

With the adoption of the Senate’s organizing resolution, @SenCapito is now officially the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Read Chairman Capito’s statement here: epw.senate.gov/public/index.c…

WRDA will have an incredible impact on West Virginia and our state’s water resources infrastructure. I am very pleased to share the wins I’ve secured that WRDA 2026 will deliver for our state.

Great news! @EPWGOP advanced the Water Resources Development Act with BIG infrastructure wins for Alaska. 🚢 Delivering cost savings on Nome port. 🛡 Fast-tracking permanent fix to Juneau flooding threat. 🚰 Investing in rural water & sewer. 🌊 Building up coastal resilience.

This morning, the @EPWGOP @EPWCmte passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 by a unanimous vote. This legislation will have a tremendous impact on West Virginia by authorizing key flood risk mitigation efforts and improvements to our state’s water infrastructure. I am thrilled to see this legislation receive such strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to seeing its benefits to West Virginia. Read more: capito.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

Without reliable water infrastructure, communities in The Natural State and nationwide would suffer economically & face public health threats. It underpins our country. Proud to have secured many priorities, including for Arkansas directly, in WRDA 2026 ⬇️ boozman.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Passing the Water Resources Development Act out of our committee unanimously every two years—for over a decade—really is evidence that collaborative legislating still exists in the United States Senate. Our bill supports projects across North Dakota like the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project that folks in Fargo and up and down the Red River Valley are very familiar with, and the Williston Levee, while also authorizing water infrastructure programs North Dakota, our tribes, and rural townships rely on. I’m really grateful and pleased our committee has kept WRDA a priority and delivered a bipartisan product to the Senate for final passage. cramer.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

The Great Lakes are the largest source of fresh water in the Western Hemisphere, and millions of Americans rely on them every day. Grateful the @EPWGOP Committee included the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the Water Resources Development Act. As the only member on the committee representing a Great Lakes state, I’ll keep fighting to protect Lake Erie and support conservation across Ohio.

At 10am, Chairman @SenCapito will hold a business meeting to consider legislation and nominations pending before the EPW Committee. Tune in here: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Chairman @SenCapito, Ranking Member @SenWhitehouse, @SenKevinCramer, @Sen_Alsobrooks, and @SenAdamSchiff have introduced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which authorizes flood risk management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects for the @USACEHQ. The bill also reauthorizes @EPA’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds (SRFs). Learn more and see the full bill text here: epw.senate.gov/public/index.c…

I’m excited to share that I’ve helped secure more than $47 million in @USDOT BUILD grant funding for WVDOT to support improvements to the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge on Interstate 64 and the construction of Corridor H in Hardy County! Both of these projects will dramatically improve the movement of West Virginian families and businesses across our state. Read more: capito.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

At 10am, Chairman @SenCapito will hold a hearing to consider the nomination of Kevin Lilly to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife of the U.S. Department of the @Interior. Tune in here: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Moving mountains for West Virginia! FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster joined @mvgovernor Morrisey and @SenCapito to cut the ribbon on an incredible 11.4-mile stretch of #CorridorH. Crews blasted through solid rock and moved over 22M cubic yards of dirt to turn a rugged mountain road into a safe, modern 4-lane corridor! Under the Trump Administration, FHWA is fully committed to giving all communities the infrastructure needed for economic prosperity. We won't stop until the final miles are complete! #Infrastructure #AmericaIsBuildingAgain #ProjectDelivery @WVDOT

Improving WV’s infrastructure has been one of my top priorities during my time in Congress and no project is more important to our state’s future than the completion of Corridor H. I’ve worked hard to direct millions in investments towards Corridor H, and I’m thrilled to be on hand today with @USDOTFHWA administrator McMaster as we open the new 11-mile stretch connecting Kerens and Parsons and mark another major milestone for this project!

This morning at 10am, Chairman @SenCapito will hold a hearing examining the @USFWS proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Tune in here: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

WATCH LIVE: GOP @SenCapito joins our @bjlefebvre to discuss the state of Senate negotiations over permitting reform and the path to an agreement before the August recess. Tune into their chat at the @POLITICOLive Energy Summit👇 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

At 10am, Chairman @SenCapito will hold a hearing with FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster to examine the @USDOTFHWA proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Tune in: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Investments in our nation’s infrastructure keep America building, growing, and on the move.   Chairman @SenCapito was proud to partner with other members of the @EPWGOP and @EPWCmte to introduce S.Res.750, a bipartisan resolution declaring this week National Public Works Week. Join us as we celebrate American infrastructure and the dedicated individuals who keep our roads, bridges, and public networks running and powering our nation’s growth.

At 9:45am, @SenLummis, Chairman of the EPW Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Innovation and Safety, will hold a hearing to examine nuclear energy legislation. Tune in here: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Great to attend the @United4Infra reception hosted by the @USChamber and @ShopFloorNAM during Infrastructure Week. As Chair of the @EPWGOP, we are constantly working towards strong, bipartisan legislation that will boost American competitiveness and advance key infrastructure programs.