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WAJR: Officials with the City of Fairmont have made the trip down to the nation’s capitol to advocate for Mountain State legislatures to support local projects.

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser, Mayor Anne Boylard, and Fairmont Fire Chief Brian Starn, among others, traveled down to Washington, D.C., to speak with Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice along with Congressman Riley Moore to discuss what projects for the city will need to be accounted for with the help of federal funds. This includes facilities in need of immediate upgrades to respond to emergencies and multi-year projects that are part of the city’s five-year plan.

Issues: Serving West Virginia Labor & Economy

Rep. Moore Statement on Passing of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

Fox News Digital: Lawmakers Give Inside Look at Salvadoran prison

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church:

"Mina and I join fellow Catholics in West Virginia and across the globe in mourning the loss of Pope Francis and praying for the repose of his soul.

April 17, 2025

After visiting the controversial Salvadoran mega-prison known as the Terrorist Confinement Center (CECOT), freshman Congressman Riley Moore, R-W.Va., says he is "even more determined" to support the president’s efforts to secure the U.S. from criminal illegal aliens.

This comes as the Trump administration’s scheme of sending the "worst of the worst" migrant gang members to CECOT has caused national controversy, with some outraged Democrats accusing President Donald Trump of "kidnapping" people for deportation.

Moore said that while at CECOT he came face to face with some of the country’s "most brutal criminals, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, and terrorists," and "extremely violent criminals recently deported from the U.S."

Issues: Immigration & Border Security

Easter Monday Could Soon be a Federal Holiday

April 16, 2025

Easter Monday could soon be a federal holiday under a new legislative proposal.

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W. Va., are leading the way on legislation to make the day following Easter Sunday a holiday amid several other countries also recognizing the holiday.

Issues: Faith, Family, & Life

Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on Amended Budget Resolution

April 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amended version of the House budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, which first passed the House in February of this year.

Now that Congress has officially passed a budget, committees will begin the work of drafting the President’s signature legislative package, which they hope to pass via the reconciliation process.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

Issues: Immigration & Border Security Labor & Economy Energy

House Passes SAVE Act, Rep. Moore Votes "Yes"

April 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the SAVE Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation, which requires proof of citizenship when registering to vote and requires states to remove non-citizens currently on their voter rolls.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

Issues: Immigration & Border Security

Rep. Moore Votes to Rein In Rogue Judges

April 10, 2025

Republican Bill Would Save Thousands For Parents Who Stay Home With Kids

Washington, D.C. – Late yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation, which limits the authority of federal district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

Issues: Faith, Family, & Life Immigration & Border Security Labor & Economy Education Energy

April 9, 2025

West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore and Utah Senator Mike Lee on Tuesday introduced legislation that would ensure that new moms are not “penalized” under federal law for deciding to leave the workforce and stay home with their child.

The Republican lawmakers introduced a new bill that would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to ensure that parents are not required to pay back health care costs if they decide to stay home after the birth of their child. The bill, first shared with The Daily Wire, is titled the Fairness for Stay-at-Home-Parents Act.

Rep. Moore to WBOY: "Our New Golden Age Will be Coal-Fired!"

Issues: Faith, Family, & Life Labor & Economy

April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump (R) signed multiple executive orders on Monday that plan to bolster the coal industry in the United States. Here’s what officials in West Virginia had to say following the orders, as well as statements from some of the organizations that this order may impact.