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James C. Justice

James C. Justice

RRepublicanWV · Senator
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 98
Independence65
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone22
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency11
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
18
Total Statements
3
Floor Speeches
15
Press Releases
12
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 17Taxes: 16Labor: 5Agriculture: 4Immigration: 2Crime & Justice: 2Housing: 2Trade: 2Veterans: 2Infrastructure: 2Gun Policy: 1Environment: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 9Bipartisan: 4Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 1

Statements (18)

Press Release2026-04-22TaxesForeign PolicyAgriculture
Senators Justice, Fetterman, Capito, and Bennet Introduce the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

Senators Justice, Fetterman, Capito, and Bennet Introduce the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, John Fetterman (D-PA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition…

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Press Release2026-04-16TaxesForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
Senator Justice Introduces the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026

Senator Justice Introduces the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senator Jim Justice introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026 to establish a drone pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use…

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Press Release2026-04-16BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTradeHR1
WTAS: Senator Justice, Senator Cantwell’s Bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act

WTAS: Senator Justice, Senator Cantwell’s Bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act. This bipartisan bill would expand the no-tax-on-overtime provision…

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Press Release2026-04-15BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTradeHR1
Senators Justice, Cantwell Introduce the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act

Senators Justice, Cantwell Introduce the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tax Day 2026, Senators Jim Justice and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act, which would expand the no-tax-on-overtime provision enacted in the…

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Press Release2026-04-09TaxesForeign PolicyVeterans
Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Veterans with Replacement Medals in Boone County

Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Veterans with Replacement Medals in Boone County MADISON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after presenting replacement medals to West Virginia veterans: “Our veterans are truly the greatest among us. They give so much and ask for…

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Press Release2026-04-02TaxesForeign Policy
Senator Justice Applauds Frontieras North America Groundbreaking in Point Pleasant

Senator Justice Applauds Frontieras North America Groundbreaking in Point Pleasant CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement applauding the official groundbreaking ceremony of Frontieras North America’s first U.S.FASForm facility in Point Pleasant, West Virginia: “From the…

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Press Release2026-03-31TaxesForeign Policy
Senator Justice Attends the 2026 Mining Symposium and Coal Show

Senator Justice Attends the 2026 Mining Symposium and Coal Show CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his visit to the West Virginia Coal Association Annual Mining Symposium and Coal Show: “West Virginia is a coal state through and through, and I could not be…

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Press Release2026-03-31BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyHousing
Senators Justice, Welch, Hyde-Smith, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability in Rural Communities

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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentForeign PolicyS1604S1605
SENATE BILLS

SENATE BILLS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1604-S1605] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SENATE BILLS Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25BipartisanImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesS1605S1609
SCARPER RIDGE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT

SCARPER RIDGE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1605-S1609] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25LaborS1628S858
Text of Senate Amendment 4784

Text of Senate Amendment 4784 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1628] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4784.…

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Press Release2026-03-25CeremonialTaxesForeign Policy
Senator Justice’s Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes Senate Unanimously

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…

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Press Release2026-03-21CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyAgriculture
Senator Justice Honors National Women in Agriculture Day, Recognizes West Virginian Dr. Megan J. Webb

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…

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Press Release2026-03-19CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Senator Justice Celebrates West Virginia Road Improvements Based on 2023 Data

Senator Justice Celebrates West Virginia Road Improvements Based on 2023 Data West Virginia climbed the ranks to 30th from 33rd in the Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report LEWISBURG, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating West Virginia climbing three spots in the 29th…

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Press Release2026-03-17CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyAgriculture
Senator Justice Celebrates National Agriculture Week

Senator Justice Celebrates National Agriculture Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement in honor of National Agriculture Week: “I am beyond proud to recognize the hard work of our West Virginia farmers who keep our communities strong. Our farmers are the most…

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Press Release2026-02-25ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Senator Justice Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Senator Justice Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “What we heard tonight wasn’t just talk, but a celebration of all President Trump has accomplished since…

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Press Release2026-02-25TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Heroes and Purple Heart Recipients Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe at President Trump’s State of the Union…

Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Heroes and Purple Heart Recipients Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe at President Trump’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump’s moving tribute to West Virginia National Guardsmen,…

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Press Release2026-02-19TaxesForeign Policy
Senator Justice Visits New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Presents $3.2 Million for Meadow River Corridor Improvements

Senator Justice Visits New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Presents $3.2 Million for Meadow River Corridor Improvements BECKLEY, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and presented a check for $3,200,000 to fund Meadow River Corridor…

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