Press Releases
Senators Justice, Welch, Hyde-Smith, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, Peter Welch (D-VT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of(FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026. This legislation would modernize housing assistance eligibility requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time. “I’m so proud to be working on the FARM Home Loans Act, which helps rural communities gain greater access to home loans. All over rural America, folks just want to own a home, raise their families, and build something that lasts. This bill helps increase competition for credit and opens that door for over 230,000 West Virginians
Senator Justice’s Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes Senate Unanimously
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice celebrated National Medal of Honor Day with the passage of his Bill, the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, by unanimous consent in the Senate: “I look up in the gallery and see some incredible Medal of Honor recipients. I think about what they’ve given to this country, and it truly takes my breath away. Then my mind goes back home to West Virginia and to the namesake of this bill, Woody Williams. I had the real honor of getting to know Woody, hearing his stories, and learning from a true American hero. That’s something I’ll carry with me
Senator Justice Honors National Women in Agriculture Day, Recognizes West Virginian Dr. Megan J. Webb
LEWISBURG, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement on National Women in Agriculture Day: “I am proud to support this resolution recognizing National Women in Agriculture Day. Across West Virginia, women are the backbone of our family farms and communities, and they absolutely deserve to be celebrated today and every day. These are the mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters who truly keep our operations running. Their hard work, grit, and dedication are what make the agricultural industry strong, and I am endlessly grateful for all they do,” said Senator Jim Justice. As part of this recognition during the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Senator