Senator Justice Sends Letter Seeking Policy Clarification to NCAA On Biological Males in Women’s Locker Rooms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice led a letter with over half a dozen other Senators to NCAA President Charlie Baker, urging the organization to clarify its stance on the privacy and safety of female athletes in women’s changing rooms: “I’m a coach, and I know the last thing any athlete needs is to […]
Senator Justice Joins Senator John Cornyn as Cosponsor of The CATCH Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to introduce the CATCH Fentanyl Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish a pilot program to test new technologies that can expedite and improve the scanning of vehicles and cargo, targeting fentanyl and other illicit substances: “Fentanyl is destroying families in West Virginia and across America, […]
Senator Justice Questions West Virginia County Commissioner Greg Duckworth at Senate Aging Committee Hearing Regarding Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice introduced Raleigh County Commissioner and Board Member of the West Virginia First Foundation, Gregory Duckworth, as a witness to the Senate Aging Committee, and asked questions highlighting the devastating impact opioids have had on West Virginia families: “Greg Duckworth is an incredible man, and we’ve worked hard together in […]
Senator Justice Introduces West Virginia Native and Raleigh County Commissioner Greg Duckworth at Aging Committee Hearing on Combating the Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice, a member of the Aging Committee, attended today’s hearing titled, Combating the Opioid Epidemic. During the hearing, Senator Justice introduced Gregory Duckworth as a witness: WATCH HERE: BACKGROUND: ###
Senator Justice Delivers Floor Speech on Unleashing American Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice delivered remarks on the Senate Floor during Senate energy week. He highlighted West Virginia’s leadership in energy production and the ongoing effort to strengthen America’s energy independence: WATCH HERE ###
Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm Kash Patel as Director of the FBI: “President Trump selected Kash Patel to fulfill his campaign promise: rebuild the FBI, restore Americans’ faith in our institutions, and keep Americans safe. Kash’s record speaks for itself, and he is a good fit for the role. I’m proud […]
Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration: “Kelly Loeffler brings a unique set of skills to this role with her previous experience as Senator from Georgia and a leader in the business world as a CEO. Kelly has proven from day one she is committed […]
Senator Justice Joins West Virginia Delegation, Sends Letter to President Trump in Support of Disaster Declaration Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 […]
Senator Justice Applauds EPA Rule to Grant West Virginia Primary Authority to Protect Groundwater and Bolster Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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, […]
Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 […]