Armed Forces &amp; Veterans

More than six months after he first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District Congressman Riley Moore has already recovered more than $2 million on behalf of constituents.

“My office is eager to help constituents of the Second District in dealing with the frustrations of the federal bureaucracy,” said Moore, R-W.Va. “I’m so proud of the work we’re doing and am thrilled to report this massive figure only six months into my term.”

Congressman Moore Announces Over $2 Million Recovered for West Virginians

Issues: Serving West Virginia Armed Forces & Veterans

July 8, 2025

Op-Ed in WV Papers: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for West Virginia

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore is proud to announce that he and his team have recovered over $2 million for West Virginians since he took office on January 3, 2025.

The Congressman’s casework team is based in the Morgantown and Martinsburg district offices. The staff are well-trained in dealing with the federal bureaucracy and stand ready to assist constituents who are having issues with any federal agency.

Some highlights of funding recovered for constituents include:

Issues: Serving West Virginia Armed Forces & Veterans

July 4, 2025

Rep. Moore Votes “Yes” on One Big Beautiful Bill – Legislation Headed to President’s Desk

The column below, authored by Representative Riley Moore, ran on July 4th, 2025 in several outlets across West Virginia.

One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for West Virginia

Issues: Congress Faith, Family, & Life Immigration & Border Security Serving West Virginia Labor & Economy Energy Health Armed Forces & Veterans

July 3, 2025

Rep. Moore Votes “Yes” on First Appropriations Bill, Which Significantly Increases Funding to the VA

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the final amended version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

Issues: Congress Faith, Family, & Life Immigration & Border Security Protecting the Second Amendment Serving West Virginia Labor & Economy Education Energy Health Armed Forces & Veterans

June 25, 2025

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Riley M. Moore, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted “Yes” on the bill.

This legislation provides $452.64 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is $82.6 billion above the previous Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level.

Issues: Protecting the Second Amendment Serving West Virginia Armed Forces & Veterans

WTRF: Local Lawmakers Support Strikes on Iran

June 22, 2025

Political leaders across Ohio and West Virginia are weighing in after President Donald Trump authorized a targeted military strike on Iran.

The strike, aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and responding to escalating regional threats, has garnered strong support from Republican lawmakers in the region.

The White House maintains the operation was necessary to prevent Iran—the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism—from acquiring nuclear weapons. While some global voices warn of further escalation, lawmakers in Ohio and West Virginia are backing the President’s move as both strategic and justified.

Issues: Armed Forces & Veterans

MetroNews: House Passes 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

May 22, 2025

Both of West Virginia’s congressional representatives voted for the big reconciliation bill that narrowly passed earlier today.

The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now headed to consideration by the U.S. Senate, where it could face changes.

The legislation, called the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in a a 215-214-1 vote. Two Republicans voted against the bill, one voted ‘present’ and two did not vote. All Democrats voted against it.

Both Riley Moore and Carol Miller, Republicans of West Virginia, voted in favor of the bill.

“77 million Americans demanded generational change in November,” Moore said, referring to the number of votes received by President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

“Today, House Republicans delivered on that mandate from the American people.”

Issues: Faith, Family, & Life Immigration & Border Security Protecting the Second Amendment Serving West Virginia Labor & Economy Energy Armed Forces & Veterans

Rep. Moore Votes “Yes” on One Big Beautiful Bill

May 22, 2025

The Journal: Riley Moore Hosts Info Session on Academies at Jefferson High School

Washington, D.C. – This morning, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation, and earlier this morning spoke in favor of it on the House floor.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

Issues: Congress Faith, Family, & Life Immigration & Border Security Protecting the Second Amendment Serving West Virginia Labor & Economy Education Energy Health Armed Forces & Veterans

March 23, 2025

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION – Several Jefferson High School graduates returned to their alma mater on Saturday to help inform interested students about their experiences applying for and attending various military service academies, such as West Point.

The event was put on by Rep. Riley Moore, who has already written several letters of recommendation for students looking to attend military academies. He says it’s one of the best parts of his job.

“This is one of my favorite things that I do as a member of Congress,” Moore said. “I've had the opportunity to actually tell a couple young people that they've been accepted to West Point, the Naval Academy or the Air Force Academy, which is really a life changing event for them.”