Shelley Moore Capito Elected Senate GOP Policy Chair

Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, marking her ascent to the No. 4 position in GOP Senate leadership. Capito, who previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, expressed her commitment to advancing conservative policies and building consensus among her colleagues in the newly Republican-led Congress. She emphasized the importance of addressing key voter concerns such as the economy, border security, and national security, promising to respond to the voices of the American families. Alongside Capito, Senator John Thune has been elected as the new majority leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell. Capito will also take the helm of the Environment and Public Works Committee, where she aims to roll back Biden administration regulations. With these changes in leadership, Republicans are poised to implement their agenda in the upcoming congressional session.