In a year marked by continued tax relief and a cross-party push for a strong defense budget, Senator Shelley Moore Capito shares her pride in the 2025 Senate’s achievements. From preserving key financial policies to forging bipartisan accords, lawmakers focused on delivering tangible results.
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Capito reflects on Senate’s accomplishments in 2025
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Key Takeaways:
- Capito praises the Senate’s 2025 accomplishments
- The Senate continued President Trump’s tax cuts
- Lawmakers passed a bipartisan defense budget bill
- Capito shared her reflections from Charleston
- Published on December 18, 2025
Overview of 2025 Achievements
In 2025, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito highlighted the progress achieved by the U.S. Senate. Speaking from Charleston, she underscored the chamber’s ability to keep moving forward with major economic and defense initiatives.
Continuing Trump’s Tax Cuts
One of the Senate’s key accomplishments, according to Capito, was preserving President Donald Trump’s tax cuts. She emphasized the importance of economic stability and maintaining policies that lawmakers felt benefitted businesses and citizens alike.
Bipartisan Defense Budget Bill
In a display of rare cross-party cooperation, the Senate successfully passed a defense budget bill. This legislation demonstrated the Senate’s commitment to maintaining national security while reaching consensus across political lines.
Capito’s Reflections
Reflecting on these milestones, Capito expressed pride in her colleagues’ ability to collaborate effectively. She specifically noted, “From continuing President Donald Trump’s tax cuts to passing a bipartisan defense budget bill, I’m proud of the work accomplished by the U.S. Senate.” Her comments underscored a sense of optimism for the future, as she and fellow lawmakers look ahead to the coming legislative cycle.
