Press Releases

Congressman Moore's full statement following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 30, the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore proudly co-sponsored the legislation, which would make any alien who commits a sex offense or domestic violence inadmissible to the United States. Additionally, aliens in the country who are convicted of such offenses will quickly face deportation.

House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) announced that Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) will serve on the House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and as the Vice Chair of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee.

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Representative Riley M. Moore was an original co-sponsor of this bill, which clarifies that sex is based solely on biology. Additionally, the bill makes it a violation of Title IX for schools that receive federal funding to allow a male to participate in athletic programs designated for women or girls.

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, which requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain, and deport any alien who commits a theft offense. Congressman Riley M. Moore co-sponsored the legislation, which passed today with bipartisan support.