James C. Justice

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Economy

  Improve Main Street Lending Programs

  Advocating for improvements to the Main Street Lending Program to better support small and medium-sized businesses and economic growth.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored the 'Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025' (S. 300) which has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and is currently pending.

  On the record: 21 bills

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  • Bill authoredMain Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill cosponsoredOne Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredDUMP Red Tape ActLatest action 2026-06-03
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredEqual Shot Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".Latest action 2025-11-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2025-07-29
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy improve main street lending”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Environment

  Transfer Federal Land to Harpers Ferry

  Proposing a bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction of specific federal land parcels in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for local management.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored S. XXX on 2026-05-04, a bill directly addressing the transfer of federal land in Harpers Ferry, which is currently 'Held at the desk.'

  On the record: 15 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-05-04
  • Bill authoredA bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.Latest action 2026-07-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerican Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerica the Beautiful ActLatest action 2026-06-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment transfer federal land harpers”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Veterans

  Designate Hershel 'Woody' Williams Monument

  Working to establish the location for the Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument, honoring a West Virginia hero.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored S. 3894, the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, which was introduced on March 27, 2026, and is currently held at the desk in the Senate.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Floor speech / statementHERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION ACTLatest action 2026-08-31
  • Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
  • Bill cosponsoredWritten Informed Consent ActLatest action 2025-12-02
  • Bill cosponsoredTAP Promotion ActLatest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredNOPAIN for Veterans ActLatest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill cosponsoredSupporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services ActLatest action 2025-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
  • Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans designate hershel woody williams”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Taxation

  No Tax on Overtime for All Workers

  Sponsoring legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate federal income tax on overtime wages for all workers.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored the 'No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act' on 2026-04-15, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance, indicating an active legislative vehicle for the promise.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNo Tax on Overtime for All Workers ActLatest action 2026-04-15
  • Bill cosponsoredOvertime Wages Tax Relief ActLatest action 2025-05-06
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.Latest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.Latest action 2025-01-23
  • Bill cosponsoredTax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActLatest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredRIFLE ActLatest action 2025-04-01
  • Bill cosponsoredUniversal Savings Account Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-01
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Circuit Boards and Substrates ActLatest action 2026-05-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “taxation tax overtime all workers”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Taxation

  Extend Refined Coal Tax Credit

  Sponsoring legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the tax credit period for the production of refined coal.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored S. XXX on 2026-03-17, a bill that directly aligns with the promise to extend the refined coal tax credit, and it is currently referred to committee.

  On the record: 24 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Latest action 2025-04-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Coal Council Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
  • Bill cosponsoredPARC ActLatest action 2025-03-13
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
  • Bill cosponsoredAffordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.Latest action 2025-01-23
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “taxation extend refined coal tax”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Emergency Management

  Commemorate West Virginia Flood Anniversary

  Introducing a resolution to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the devastating 2016 West Virginia floods, acknowledging their impact.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice sponsored a resolution (the first record listed) commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods, which was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Floor speech / statementSENATE RESOLUTION 804--COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2016 WEST VIRGINIA FLOODSLatest action 2026-07-15
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.Latest action 2026-07-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Latest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.Latest action 2025-08-01
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.Latest action 2025-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.Latest action 2025-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 205th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.Latest action 2026-03-25
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “emergency management commemorate west virginia”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov
• Environment

  Expand and Enhance West Virginia Parks

  Championing bills to expand historic districts and create dedicated spaces within national parks, such as the 'Hearts of Gold Playground' in New River Gorge.

  Where it stands: Senator Justice has sponsored S.B. [sponsored 2026-07-29] 'A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the 'Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer'' which has been ordered to be reported favorably by committee, and S.B. [sponsored 2026-07-29] 'Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026' which is cu

  On the record: 15 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredWorld War II Women's Memorial Location ActLatest action 2025-12-09
  • Bill authoredA bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-05-04
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerican Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredShenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerica the Beautiful ActLatest action 2026-06-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment expand enhance west virginia”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on justice.senate.gov

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