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February 20, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Following the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to strike down tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

“On Liberation Day last year, President Trump declared that the era of economic surrender was over. Today, the Supreme Court's ruling attempts to force the President to raise the white flag once again.


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February 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore is proud to announce that his office has officially recovered more than $5 million from the federal government for West Virginians since taking office on January 3, 2025. This milestone reflects the dedicated work of Congressman Moore and his district staff in cutting through federal red tape and delivering real results for Mountaineers across the Second District.


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February 10, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Reps. Riley Moore (R-WV) and Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, along with leading lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR 7457), today. The bill will require the U.S. Secretary of State to compile and submit to Congress a comprehensive report on U.S.


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January 23, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore applauded House passage of the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing consideration of all 12 FY26 spending measures through regular order.


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January 15, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) introduced the Jumpstart Savings Act, today. This important legislation will help Americans save tax-free for careers in the trades, skilled labor, and apprenticeship-based professions while strengthening the nation’s workforce as the United States rebuilds its manufacturing and industrial base.
The Jumpstart Savings Act establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts modeled after 529 college savings plans.

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January 9, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) today applauded the passage of the second package of Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills with a vote of 397  to 28. This package includes the FY 26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations bills, which advance regular order and deliver targeted investments to strengthen national security, energy dominance, public safety, responsible land management, and important resources for water development projects. 


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December 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore today praised the release of Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani Islamic radical in self-defense following an attack on his home, following a pardon issued by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.


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November 26, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to secure the future of America’s national parks through a new fee structure that ensures international visitors are paying their fair share to keep our national heritage beautiful.


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November 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C.

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November 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore voted for radical transparency, joining his colleagues in passing H.R.
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