WVNews: Rep. Moore Works to Restore ARC Funding

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.”