Congressman Moran Seeks Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellow as Congress Works to Keep Pace with the Technology

Announced hiring of artificial intelligence policy fellow to support emerging technology oversight.

“I recognize both the risks and rewards of AI, and I’m confident we can simultaneously solve any potential problems while accelerating the benefits. Safety and innovation are not mutually exclusive.”

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Honoring the 175th Anniversary of Antioch Baptist Church of Tyler, Sand Flat, Texas

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Antioch Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas, located in the Sand Flat community of Smith County, as it celebrates its 175th anniversary on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Founded in 1851 by local residents, Antioch has been a cornerstone of faith, fellowship, and service…

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Honoring 125 Years of Community Service by the Marshall Elks Lodge NO. 683

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marshall Elks Lodge No. 683 as it celebrates 125 years of service to the people of Marshall, Harrison County, and communities across East Texas. Chartered on April 19, 1901, the Lodge built its first home in 1903 on North Washington Street, now a Recorded Texas…

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Rep. Moran: At Saronic's Port Alpha Groundbreaking, America Begins Rebuilding Its Shipbuilding Power

Attended groundbreaking of $3.2 billion Saronic shipyard creating over 10,000 jobs.

“We produce less than one-tenth of one percent of all global shipbuilding while China dominates more than 50 percent. That is unacceptable”

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Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home

Introduced bipartisan bill to create tax credits for domestic film and television production.

“When a production comes to a community—from rural East Texas to urban New York—that money doesn't just benefit the production company. It helps the local caterer, the hardware store, the hoteliers, and every tradesman in between who makes film and television production possible.”

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Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Noonday Baptist Church

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Noonday Baptist Church and its pastor, Scott Gorbett, as the congregation celebrates its 150th anniversary of faithful service to the Noonday community. The congregation's roots trace back to 1866, when settlers in the Neches River area organized the Seven League…

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Honoring Chief Justice James T. "Jim" Worthen

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Justice James T. ``Jim'' Worthen of the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler, Texas, as he concludes nearly three decades of distinguished judicial service to East Texas and our great state. Chief Justice Worthen is a seventh-generation Texan who grew up in Big…

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Moran Highlights Working Families Tax Cuts Impact on East Texans

Highlighted Working Families Tax Cuts delivering relief to East Texas families and small businesses.

“The Working Families Tax Cuts are showing up in the paychecks and kitchen-table budgets of East Texas families”

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KLTV7: Rep. Nathaniel Moran holds East Texas roundtable on bill to support foster youth

Held roundtable on bill expanding support and vouchers for foster youth transitioning to adulthood.

“Books, meals, transportation, all of those obstacles that our kids have to overcome because they don’t have families supporting them”

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Honoring Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, who tragically lost their lives on August 15, 2026. The Jenkins leave behind three sons and countless family and friends devastated by their loss, but grateful for the lives they dedicated to teaching, coaching, and loving so many around…

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Honoring Heart Gallery East Texas

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Heart Gallery East Texas on being named a 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, an award accepted on the organization's behalf by its Director, Gillian Sheridan. Heart Gallery East Texas serves children in foster…

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Tyler Morning Telegraph: Rep. Nathaniel Moran hosts foster youth roundtable in Tyler to hear input on local care policies and needs

Hosted foster youth roundtable in Tyler to discuss federal policy needs and local care.

“One is to help the East Texas community understand what we’re doing in the Work and Welfare Subcommittee on Ways and Means as it relates to supporting foster and adoptive care services”

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Fierce Biotech: Why a Texas congressman believes Chinese biotechs are 'beating us on our ground game'

Expressed concern that Chinese biotechs are outcompacing U.S. companies in biotech supply chain development.

“The United States has been too focused on measuring the outcomes of strategic scenarios with China and not paid enough attention to the input”

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CBS 19: Rep. Moran praises Whitehouse for new radar to boost East Texas weather warnings

Praised Whitehouse for installing new Doppler radar to improve East Texas weather warnings.

“Every community needs a fighting chance when Mother Nature unleashes her fury—and that means fair warning before severe weather hits”

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Newsweek: The AI We’re Building Needs a Kill Switch

Discussed need for safeguards on advanced AI systems and promoted bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act.

“the technical and governance tools needed to deliberately pace the frontier”

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Honoring John Adams

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Adams, chief meteorologist at KETK/FOX 51, who is celebrating 50 years in the broadcast meteorology industry. John is a native of East Texas, born and raised in Henderson. He attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, continued his…

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KLTV 7: Rep. Moran introduces bill aimed at increasing shipbuilding efforts

Introduced bill creating 25% tax credit for U.S. shipbuilders to boost domestic maritime capacity.

“When you talk about the number of maritime warships that we need to keep up with China, we cannot rely on even South Korea and Japan to help us in that”

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Fox News: AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models

Discussed AI kill switch bill provisions for rogue AI models.

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Moran, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Rebuild U.S. Shipbuilding and Counter China

Introduced American Shipyard Investment Act to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and counter China.

“America’s ability to project naval power and sustain supply chains depends on a strong domestic industrial base”

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Moran Votes to Strengthen America’s Military, Support Troops and Their Families

Voted for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act to strengthen military readiness and support troops.

“Our men and women in uniform deserve a military that is ready, capable, and dominant”

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Moran Leads Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Protecting First Amendment Rights

Led amicus brief to Supreme Court protecting First Amendment religious exercise rights.

“Mr. Hershey’s constitutional rights were treated as optional the moment officers decided to ignore them”

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Tyler Morning Telegraph: Moran: The Working Families Tax Cuts increase liberty for East Texans

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts for delivering $82 billion in tax relief to American families.

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Fox News: GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers

Urged Supreme Court to hear case strengthening First Amendment protections for religious speech.

“Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital in a statement.”

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Moran Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for Protecting Taxpayer Rights

Recognized for advancing bipartisan tax court modernization legislation.

“Accountability and transparency in our tax system are necessary to safeguard essential taxpayer rights”

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Moran Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Transparency to Medicare Advantage Spending Out of Committee

Advanced bipartisan bill requiring Medicare Advantage transparency on spending.

“Transparency and accountability must be at the center of reforming our healthcare system”

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