WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jim Justice issued the following press release:

Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) celebrated the Senate's passage of the National Miners Day Resolution:

"Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep our country moving forward. I am proud to help lead this resolution to honor these miners and to reaffirm our commitment to keeping them safe and healthy in the hard work they do," said Senator Jim Justice.

BACKGROUND:

* This resolution recognizes December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accompl...