Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the West Virginia congressional delegation urged President Trump to approve the state’s request for a major disaster declaration following the weekend floods in Ohio and Marion Counties.
The delegation’s letter follows Governor Patrick Morrisey’s formal request to the White House for a major disaster declaration earlier today.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed S. 331 – the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substances Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation.
The House had previously passed a similar version of the bill, with Congressman Moore’s support, in February.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H. 4 – the Rescissions Act of 2025. This legislation eliminates $9.4 billion in wasteful spending on partisan media organizations and U.S. foreign aid.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement after the EPA announced plans to scrap the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0 earlier today:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) launched the Rescissions Working Group, a team of RSC Members who will serve as the tip of the spear for House conservative's efforts to codify President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package. Chaired by Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV), the task force will also work to educate members and staff about the rescissions process & the President’s impoundment authority, as well as make the case for additional rescissions packages to be sent to Congress.
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:
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution with 20 of his House colleagues to honor Pope Leo XIV after his historic election to the Chair of St. Peter. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is a native of Chicago and graduate of Villanova University. He was ordained a priest in 1982 and named a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.
Congressman Moore issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore, a Roman Catholic, issued the following statement after the election of Pope Leo XIV:
“Habemus papam & Deo gratias — an American has been elected to the chair of St. Peter!
“I pray the Lord blesses the Holy Father with the great wisdom and unyielding courage necessary to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
“Here’s to many years of good health for Pope Leo XIV as he shepherds our universal church as the Vicar of Christ.”
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement on Cleveland-Cliff’s announcement about the future of their Weirton steel facility:
“For generations, the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia has forged the steel that kept our country strong, prosperous, and free. Today’s announcement is nothing short of heartbreaking.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Riley M. Moore gave his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. In the speech, Rep. Moore condemned the persecution of Christians abroad and urged his colleagues to join him in calling out the brutal attacks taking place in several countries, including Nigeria, Syria, and Iraq.
Watch the full speech here.
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