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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., drew large crowds over the weekend for his "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" in a state that would seem otherwise loath to listen to his democratic socialist message.
Sanders spoke to a standing-room-only crowd at a theater in Wheeling – a city sandwiched between Ohio and Pennsylvania in the Northern Panhandle – and held two other events in the capital, Charleston, and in Lenore, a coal town of 1,300 just across the Tug Fork River from Kentucky.
Congress is taking action on the Wyoming County water crisis by introducing an amendment to a current bill that will hopefully improve the lives of countless West Virginians.
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Riley Moore, along with Congresswoman Carol Miller, announced that they had introduced an amendment to a current bill that addresses drinking water violations in counties such as Wyoming and McDowell, and he was pleased to announce that it had passed a key first step.
“I wanted to highlight the work that I did with Chairman Simpson on part of an amendment that was included in that manager’s amendment,” Congressman Moore said. “Myself and Carol Miller worked on language to shine a light on the ongoing water crisis that is going on in West Virginia today.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Riley M. Moore’s amendment to address the the drinking water crisis in the Southern Coalfields of West Virginia passed the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Moore worked in conjunction with Congresswoman Carol Miller on this important amendment.
Specifically, the amendment directs the EPA to brief Congress on the federal resources available to communities, including Wyoming and McDowell Counties, that have high prevalence of violations of drinking water regulations.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) introduced the PATRIOT Parks Act — which codifies President Trump’s Executive Order “Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks.”
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a 93% reduction to the budget of the Appalachian Regional Commission, which would slash its funds from $200 million to $14 million.
An amendment offered by Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., to restore funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission was adopted by the full House Appropriations Committee on Thursday evening.
“I’m thrilled my amendment to restore critical funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission passed the House Appropriations Committee last night,” Moore said in a news release. “ARC is an invaluable resource for West Virginia that creates jobs, combats addiction, trains our workforce, and improves our state’s infrastructure.”
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Riley M. Moore’s amendment to restore critical funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was adopted by the full House Appropriations Committee. This important regional commission, which provides vital resources for West Virginia, receives its funding from the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations bill.
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. Congressman Riley M. Moore was an original co-sponsor of the House version of the legislation, which permanently classifies fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
Ohio County, WV — WEST VIRGINIA — Since taking office in January 2025, Congressman Riley Moore has recovered more than $2 million for West Virginians, emphasizing the importance of constituent services. Moore said his offices in Martinsburg and Morgantown are dedicated to assisting those facing issues with federal agencies.
"We work with the federal government to break the bureaucracy a little bit and be able to push through for the constituents here in the district," Moore said. "If anybody is having an issue with the federal government, please reach out. I've got great professionals in the district offices across the district."
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.”
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: