West Virginia HR9: Urging the Governor and our federal representatives to assist West Virginians who have and will lose their federal jobs and to do all it their power to prevent these job losses in our state

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

HOUSE RESOLUTION 9 (By Delegates Hornbuckle, Fluharty, Garcia, Hamilton, Hansen, Lewis, Pushkin, Williams, and Young) [March 18, 2025; Referred to the committee on Rules ] Urging the Governor and our federal representatives to assist West Virginians at risk of losing their federal jobs and to do all in their power to prevent these job losses in our state. Whereas, West Virginia has more than 17,000 employees at federal agencies living in the state; and Whereas, In West Virginia, a small state with a shrinking population and low workforce participation, any federal job cuts to our citizens will have a disproportionately severe impact on both our local communities and our state's fiscal stability; and Whereas, Already, between 200 and 250 workers at a longstanding federal employer in Parkersburg have lost their jobs through actions of the Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk. This is purportedly just one of the many anticipated cuts to the federal workforce which will impact our state; and Whereas, This loss of jobs to the Parkersburg area is a huge financial blow to that city and Wood County; and Whereas, As additional layoffs occur, the state must prepare for the impacts to our economy, particularly in the eastern panhandle, Marion and Harrison Counties, and other areas of the state where there are clusters of …

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Sponsors

• Hornbuckle, Sean (D, 025) · primary sponsor
• Fluharty, Shawn (D, 005)
• Garcia, Rick (D, 076)
• Hamilton, Anitra (D, 081)
• Hansen, Evan (D, 079)
• Lewis, Hollis (D, 057)
• Pushkin, Mike (D, 054)
• Williams, John (D, 080)
• Young, Kayla (D, 056)

Common questions

What is HR9?

HR9 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Urging the Governor and our federal representatives to assist West Virginians who have and will lose their federal jobs and to do all it their power to prevent these job losses in our state.

What is the status of HR9?

Introduced as of March 18, 2025.

Who sponsored HR9?

Hornbuckle, Sean (D, 025), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR9?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res