Statements and posts
12 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Co-Leads the Safe Disposal of Opioids Act to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse
Co-led bipartisan bill to improve safe disposal of unused prescription opioids.
“The dangerous scourge of opioids has devastated communities across West Virginia, more than anywhere else across the country. We must do everything we can to keep these deadly drugs off our streets and prevent unused opioids from being diverted for abuse. I’m proud to be the Republican leader on the Safe Disposal of…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Announces $246,000 Federal Grant for Fairmont Firefighters
Announced $246,000 federal grant for Fairmont firefighters and first responders.
“Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, and they deserve the resources and equipment they need to do their jobs well. I’m proud to have worked to help secure this $246,000 grant for Fairmont and will continue working to make sure our first responders have the tools they need to…”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District into West Virginia.
“Expanding the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District will help preserve key Civil War sites in our Eastern Panhandle that played a significant role in our state’s history. The battlefield provides an incredible opportunity for people to learn about the formation of West Virginia and…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Discusses Work to Strengthen West Virginia Manufacturing Sector
Congressman Riley M. Moore joined Randolph County Economic Development Authority Director and State Senator Robbie Morris at Greenfield Cabinetry in Elkins today to discuss efforts to strengthen West Virginia’s manufacturing sector and…
“West Virginia has the workforce, the resources, and the know-how to be a manufacturing powerhouse once again. Investments like the new industrial park in Randolph County will create good-paying jobs and unlock our state’s great potential. In Congress, I’m fighting to bring home the infrastructure and resources we need…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Presents $1 Million for Watson Fire Station Renovation
Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $1 million check to City of Fairmont officials in support of Fairmont’s renovation of the Watson Fire Station.
“Fairmont’s first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect their neighbors. They deserve a facility that ensures they have the tools and resources necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively. I’m proud to have secured this $1 million in federal funding through my work on the House Appropriations…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore today presented a $1 million federal funding check to the Wood County Development Authority to support the redevelopment of the former Johns Manville site at Spencer’s Landing in Vienna.
“The city of Vienna has made a tremendous investment in transforming the former Johns Manville site into something that will benefit families and the entire community for generations to come. I’m proud to have secured $1 million in federal funding through my work on the House Appropriations Committee to help bring this…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore today presented a $5 million federal funding check to City of Clarksburg officials to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of five city-owned bridges.
“Clarksburg’s bridges are critical pieces of infrastructure that connect families, workers, and businesses throughout the community. I’m proud to have secured this $5 million in federal funding through my work on the House Appropriations Committee. Rehabilitating these bridges are essential to improving safety and…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore voted for the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025, introduced by Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), legislation that would codify mining as a covered sector under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation…
“America cannot be a strong and independent nation if we are dependent on hostile foreign powers for the minerals and resources, we need to power our economy and defend our country. We have an abundance of natural resources here in America, but Washington’s broken permitting process has made it far too difficult to…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Congressman Riley M. Moore announced that he is cosponsoring the Ratepayer Protection Act, today.
“West Virginia families and American taxpayers should not be forced to foot the bill for massive data centers, and the enormous potential demands they place on our power grid. The Ratepayer Protection Act preserves state and local control over data center projects while ensuring that hardworking Americans are not asked…”
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Congressman Riley M. Moore today applauded the passage of the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, legislation that will ensure the National Medal of Honor Monument honoring America’s Medal of Honor…
“Woody Williams, who was a constituent of the Second District, is an American hero and legendary West Virginian. It is fitting that the bill creating the National Medal of Honor Monument bears his name. We each owe so much to the courage, patriotism, and grit of men like Woody and the other amazing recipients of the…”
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Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a check worth $1,000,000 to Mayor Robert Riggs and Commissioner Randall Riggs to fund the Bonds Creek Water Project in Ritchie County.
“No one living in America in the 21st century should be dealing with arsenic in their water. I was proud to secure $1 million in Community Project Funding for the Bonds Creek Water Project in Pennsboro and Ritchie County through my position on the House Appropriations Committee to help address serious water quality and…”
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Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a check worth $1,000,000 to the City of Parkersburg.
“Parkersburg’s municipal services employees work every day to keep the city running, and the city needs a modernized facility to ensure these services are delivered effectively. I was proud to secure $1 million in Community Project Funding for the modernization of the Parkersburg Municipal Services Garage through my…”