WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative Carol Miller (R-WV-01), and Representative Riley Moore (R-WV-02) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson in support of Governor Patrick Morrisey’s request for a major disaster declaration for West Virginia as a result of the recent severe weather events:   “We applaud the tireless dedication of our State and local first responders, as well as the invaluable contributions of our neighbors and volunteers. Nevertheless, the demand for aid remains substantial, and we urge you to do everything in your power

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement of support for EPA Administrator Zeldin’s final rule to approve West Virginia’s request to self-regulate with regard to Class VI wells in the state:   “I applaud this common-sense final rule by Administrator Zeldin, and also extend my thanks to Secretary Burgum for his support. While Governor, my team and I worked tirelessly with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to prime the pump for this rule to be approved shortly after I left office. I’m proud of that work and I’m equally as proud to now be working alongside Senator Capito, Congressman Moore, and Congresswoman

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm Robert Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services: “Robert Kennedy Jr. will bring much needed reform to the Health and Human Services Department. He cares deeply about the well-being of Americans and wants to make sure Americans and West Virginians are living their healthiest lives. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and support Robert Kennedy Jr. and his mission to Make America Healthy Again,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: ###