WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as U.S. Reps. Carol Miller (WV-01) and Riley Moore (WV-02), applauded President Donald Trump’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration and an Emergency Declaration for Ohio and Marion counties. “The West Virginia Congressional Delegation is grateful to the Trump administration for the major disaster declaration and emergency declaration giving the approval of our state’s request for federal disaster aid. The flooding that occurred saw devastating loss of life and property, and we are glad that much-needed help is on the way to help these communities recover and rebuild. We commend the bravery of the first responders

This bipartisan legislation will boost economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, & producers while supporting food security by increasing access to locally grown, nutritious food at food banks and in schools WASHINGTON – In an effort to strengthen the nation’s food supply chain network, bolster economic opportunities for local farmers and food producers, and increase access to local nutritious food in communities and schools, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S. 2338): “In West Virginia, we know the value of hard work and locally grown food. The Strengthening Local Food Security Act helps our farmers and

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to pass the rescissions package submitted by President Trump: “I’m proud to cast my vote for this commonsense rescission package — the days of wasting money with zero regard for the taxpayer are over. This package helps keep folks’ tax dollars from being spent on out-of-touch nonsense on the other side of the world and keeps it where it should be: in the pockets of hardworking West Virginians. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are back to putting Americans first,” said Senator Jim Justice. # # #