
U.S. Senator · R · West Virginia
James C. Justice
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 509 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 148
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Justice puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Justice's profile cites 69 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 3 documented commitments.
69 bills
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Their stated view
- Tax Relief for Workers and Industries — Supports legislative efforts aimed at reducing tax burdens on individuals, such as overtime income, and extending tax credits for specific industries like refined coal.
- Boost West Virginia's Economy — Focuses on initiatives to strengthen the state's economy, including support for small businesses and infrastructure improvements.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Main Street Lending Programs
- No Tax on Overtime for All Workers
- Extend Refined Coal Tax Credit
The record (72)
- 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 authoredMain Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredAI for Mainstreet ActLatest action 2026-01-07
- Bill cosponsoredOvertime Wages Tax Relief ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill authoredNo Tax on Overtime for All Workers ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- 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 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 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
Infrastructure
Extensive record
Justice's profile cites 64 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Commitments tracked here
- Commemorate West Virginia Flood Anniversary
The record (67)
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.Latest action 2026-07-15
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 804--COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2016 WEST VIRGINIA FLOODSLatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.Latest action 2026-07-30
- 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 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 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 recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.Latest action 2026-09-28
- 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
Veterans
Extensive record
Justice's profile cites 59 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
59 bills
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Their stated view
- Commemorate Local History and Heroes — Works to recognize significant historical events, local figures, and specific groups like miners through resolutions and monument designations.
Commitments tracked here
- Designate Hershel 'Woody' Williams Monument
The record (62)
- Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
- Congressional Record contextHERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION ACTLatest action 2026-08-31
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 868--RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LGBTQ+ SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS DAY"Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredNOPAIN for Veterans ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- 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 cosponsoredMEDAL Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredTAP Promotion ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
Environment & energy
Substantial record
Justice's profile cites 15 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
15 bills
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Their stated view
- Support West Virginia's Public Lands — Advocates for the responsible management, expansion, and preservation of national parks and historic districts within West Virginia, often with community-focused initiatives.
Commitments tracked here
- Transfer Federal Land to Harpers Ferry
- Expand and Enhance West Virginia Parks
The record (17)
- 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 2026-09-24
- 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 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 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 2026-09-16
- Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica the Beautiful ActLatest action 2026-06-17
Justice & civil rights
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Their stated view
- Address Public Safety and Emergency Needs — Supports measures to improve public safety, including emergency preparedness, and addressing issues within correctional facilities.
What Justice stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Support West Virginia's Public Lands
Advocates for the responsible management, expansion, and preservation of national parks and historic districts within West Virginia, often with community-focused initiatives.
- 02Taxation
Tax Relief for Workers and Industries
Supports legislative efforts aimed at reducing tax burdens on individuals, such as overtime income, and extending tax credits for specific industries like refined coal.
- 03Economy
Boost West Virginia's Economy
Focuses on initiatives to strengthen the state's economy, including support for small businesses and infrastructure improvements.
- 04Veterans
Commemorate Local History and Heroes
Works to recognize significant historical events, local figures, and specific groups like miners through resolutions and monument designations.
- 05Justice
Address Public Safety and Emergency Needs
Supports measures to improve public safety, including emergency preparedness, and addressing issues within correctional facilities.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- 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.
On the record: 22 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMain Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredAI for Mainstreet ActLatest action 2026-01-07
- 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
- 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 cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredOne Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".Latest action 2025-11-04
- 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.
On the record: 15 bills · 1 other congressional records
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 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
- Bill authoredShenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-16
- 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 cosponsoredWashington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2025-04-10
- 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.
On the record: 59 bills · 3 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
- Congressional Record contextHERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION ACTLatest action 2026-08-31
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 868--RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LGBTQ+ SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS DAY"Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredNOPAIN for Veterans ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- 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 cosponsoredMEDAL Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredTAP Promotion ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- 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.
On the record: 32 bills · 2 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredOvertime Wages Tax Relief ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill authoredNo Tax on Overtime for All Workers ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- 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 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 cosponsoredTax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActLatest action 2025-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredPRECEPT Nurses ActLatest action 2025-01-16
- Bill cosponsoredImprove and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredSROS ActLatest action 2025-11-18
- 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.
On the record: 25 bills · 1 other congressional records
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 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 2026-09-24
- Bill cosponsoredWorld War II Women's Memorial Location ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill cosponsoredLIT Act of 2025Latest action 2026-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredPARC ActLatest action 2025-03-13
- Bill cosponsoredAffordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-29
- 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.
On the record: 64 bills · 3 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.Latest action 2026-07-15
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 804--COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2016 WEST VIRGINIA FLOODSLatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.Latest action 2026-07-30
- 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 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 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 recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.Latest action 2026-09-28
- 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
- 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.
On the record: 15 bills · 2 other congressional records
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 2026-09-24
- 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 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 2026-09-16
- 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 authoredHershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActLatest action 2026-09-10
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica the Beautiful ActLatest action 2026-06-17
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