WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Justice applauded President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's investment of $625 million into American coal industry - aimed to modernize production, lower energy costs, and keep America dominant in artificial intelligence:

"President Trump and Secretary Chris Wright are right on the money with investments like this in the coal industry. I've said for a long time that we are going to face an energy crisis of massive proportions, having to choose between powering our homes or powering industry unless we act. This is smart policy in action. I'm proud of what we are getting done here with regard to energy because this $625 million investment is a massive win for our miners, our families, and America's energy independence," said Senator Jim Justice.

BACKGROUND:

• The Trump administration announced a $625 million investment to boost America's coal industry, a plan that aims to keep coal plants open, lower energy costs and enable the U.S. to win the global race for dominance in artificial intelligence.
• Senator Justice has been a vocal advocate of modernizing and investing in traditional energy sources from his position on the Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee.
• Senator Justice has introduced legislation such as the Energy Choice Act in order to protect the use of energy sources without undue regulation by state or local governments.

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